Migrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin Mary
The Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.
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Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'
His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
Auckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a year
The construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.
Barking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police
'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'
Man shot, left with serious injuries after trying to stop two car thieves
Police were called to Dimock St in Tītahi Bay at 10.20pm yesterday.
NZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 years
The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
Wellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'
Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.
'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group
'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.
'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child
Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.
Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other
Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.
Mayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racers
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.
Man’s body recovered from the water in Eastbourne
A member of the public discovered the body this morning.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between ports
CentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
Missing Wellington pensioner last seen on walking track with electric scooter, fears for safety
Terrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.
The secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wine
Lock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tory Whanau's council is a laughing stock
OPINION: It would have to been hard for Simeon Brown to justify NOT intervening.
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
Earthquake risks close Wellington college buildings
Students are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.
'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his life
Eli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.
Police recover ‘critical evidence’ in Baby Ru homicide case
Items are now undergoing forensic examination.
Former mayor challenges $40 parking ticket saying there's clearly a 'signage problem'
'It’s plainly a footpath, laid out by council for pedestrians' - council's lawyer.
Watch: 'Severe' Wellington gales cancel flights, strong gusts blast ferry in harbour
A total of 23 flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington Airport.
Treatment plant stinks of 'hydrogen sulfide and faeces', residents say
Residents and business owners say the stench is still unbearable from the plant.
The clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in January
Analysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
40 net roles are proposed to be cut.
Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.
School warns of sextortion predator targeting local teens
Wellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.
Climate activist taken into custody after blocking Wellington street with car
Michael O’Hara is protesting because he wants a climate wealth tax.
Wellington City Council woes: Has the government declared war on local councils?
If changes aren’t made, more government intervention in local councils could be next.
Opinion: 'Problematic decisions' - Wellington's council has stopped listening to residents
OPINION: 'Many people support cycleways - just not the council’s approach to them'.