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New dwelling consents well down biggest cities from a year before.
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GP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hard
Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
Mega ferry mess: What other ships did KiwiRail consider?
KiwiRail considered eight options to keep its ageing Interislander fleet afloat.
International experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after grounding
Meanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.
Judge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with conviction
The former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.
Wellington public transport fares to increase by 10%
The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.
Trespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant for 'every loss'
Tanya Lieven's conduct is under the microscope for the third time.
Why cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so long
Maritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.
'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year
Julia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.
‘Get a job': Judge blasts man who sent girls inappropriate Snapchat messages
A 12-year-old victim said she felt like her innocence had been stripped away.
Cops crackdown on boy racers across NZ: Arrests, cars impounded, hundreds of fines
The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.
Exclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent week
KiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.
'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt intervention
The council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
Judge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting conviction
Once one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.
How Connor Garden-Bachop summed up the best of school sport
'Have fun, you never know what could happen.'
New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.
Drag performer speaks out on cancelled storytime event amid threats
The council was unable to ensure a "safe and welcoming environment" for the event.
Public sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC
Final decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.
Fake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest action
Peace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.
Teenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls on
Teen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.
Minister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobs
Expert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.
Flagship convention centre underperforming, after being deemed a Wellington success story
The council said inflation and constrained government spending were having an impact.
Government refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferries
Analysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.
'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protests
Billy-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.
Drag storytime cancelled after 'threats' and opposition from Destiny Church
A city councillor said people had 'threatened our team'.
Willis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirement
Finance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.
Kāinga Ora tenants slam council proposal restricting parking
Tenants said parking was 'paramount' for those with health issues.
'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on Thursday
The Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.
First XV rugby: Minnows Dilworth claim massive scalp in Auckland shock
Unfancied Dilworth School have pulled off the upset of the season in Auckland First XV.
Stakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencing
It might not just be her political career that's over.
Ministry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reo
Ministry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.
Trans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride Festival
The case is scheduled to be heard by the tribunal next year.