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'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing lives
A warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.
NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on
Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.
Xero downsizes in the capital
Datacom is also subleasing floor space in its Auckland building.
Community beat cops hit the Wellington streets
Hine-Moana Foster is one of the new graduates to patrol the capital's CBD.
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
‘Five straight months of negative growth’: Auckland house values continue down
Chilly weather matches a particularly cold Auckland market for house sales and values.
Wellington student hospitalised after school attack was stabbed
A person was taken to hospital and the school was put into lockdown on Friday.
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.
Napier City Rovers into Cup quarters for first time in five years
A former Rovers got one for the opposition, but the Rovers weren't lying down.
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
Have you seen Ben? Desperate search for man missing in freezing bush for days
The missing man was last seen on Wednesday morning.
Office for Māori Crown Relations, Justice, and Corrections to cut jobs
Staff are being consulted on the plans.
Political Roundup: Wellington’s winter of discontent
OPINION: Dissatisfaction with the Wellington City Council has hit new highs.
Comedy star spotted sipping wine at NZ wineries
The comedian and best-selling author is back in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
Rates to blame for rental price hikes - report
Ōakura, New Plymouth, is top of the list with an increase of 68%.
Wellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?
The zoo is aiming to introduce new experiences to boost revenue.
Ministry faces at least $14m in redundancy costs after sweeping job cuts
218 people were approved for voluntary redundancy at MSD.
Interislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 months
It means the ship can't sail in large swells like the ones forecast this week.
'Smoke and mirrors': Exasperated parents take school bullying complaints to minister
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the school's situation is being closely monitored.
Wellington waterfront restaurant v $659m landlord: who won?
Director Mario Dimitrijoski travelled to Auckland in 2020 to meet Stride, discuss lease.
Lawyer: Failure to interview gang member for presentence report is 'highly unusual'
Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.
'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media posts
The employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.
Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers
Stephen Hoyle: 'It's the biggest competition in NZ football and one I need to win.'
Ministers have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety record
Meanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.
'Remorseful' murderer argues that a life prison sentence is unjust
Wheeler stabbed Richard Wallace to death over drug debt of less than $100.
Two more KiwiRail board members quit after Willis 'refresh' warning
Finance Minister Nicola Willis warned last week more board members could lose their jobs.
AOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chase
Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.
Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.
New building consents take a tumble
New dwelling consents well down biggest cities from a year before.
GP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hard
Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.