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Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.
Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt
Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.
Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils
Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.
Violent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justice
Court finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.
Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith
Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington
Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.
Two Wellington bars in liquidation as local economy bites
Declining foot traffic along famous Courtenay Place and economic downturn hit bar owner.
Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme
Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
Man paused prolonged attack against partner so she could cook him dinner
Judge: 'You treated her like some sort of animal'.
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway
Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.
'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Down the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipes
Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.
New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Undercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeks
The King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.
Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation
Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".
KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem
Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.
Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina
'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'
Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar
The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.
NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education
'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy
Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.
Wellington smash and grab
CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel
Green buildings make money for landlords and tenants - landmark new report
The rents are higher and vacancy rates are lower than ordinary buildings.
Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another
Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.
Sports Insider: Olympics' golden glow puts All Blacks in the shade
The days of sitting smugly on the mountain peering down at inferior also-rans are over.
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.