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Man accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in court
A man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.
Passenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries
"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"
Wellington Hospital risks losing right to train junior radiologists
The hospital has just months to fix the problems or will lose its right to train juniors.
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
New Zealand Fringe Festival returns with huge lineup
The iconic festival is back for its 34th year, with more than 800 artists and 160 events.
'Shocked': Safety concerns after Cook Strait mega-ferries project canned
Ferry unions lash out at Government decision and call for Nicola Willis to resign.
Govt declines Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, mayor says community ‘shocked’
The cost of the project has doubled to almost $3 billion.
'Screaming for help': Woman trapped under fence in freak storm
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received 64 calls for help during the height of the storm.
Te Papa protest: It’s a mistake to ignore ‘painful’ parts of history, museums boss says
A group called Te Waka Hourua spray painted over a panel of a version of the English text.
Dominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his boots
Bird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.
51 calls for help as Wellington hit by freak storm
Buckets of rain, large hail, surface flooding and a tornado battered Wellington yesterday.
'Like the Wizard of Oz': Teacher flung against tree, kids shelter in shipping container
A big clean-up is expected in Lower Hutt today after a massive storm yesterday.
‘Sick of the mudslinging’: Wellington City Council faces calls for Crown observer
Some of the city's neighbours are worried the council is reflecting poorly on the region.
'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.
Wild weather hits Wellington
What had been a clear, sunny day transformed quickly for Wellingtonians when their city was hit with rain and hail. Video / Katrina Bennett / Azaria Howell / Melz Thompson / Ashleigh Putt-fallows / Marty Melville
Man held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protest
The 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.
Tory Whanau’s sobriety journey and why 'it’s different this time'
She's previously said her partying days are behind her but this time she's going further.
'I sympathise': Liquidator on 16 customers of failed double-glazer
One customer had paid $55,000 in advance and didn’t have the products.
Te Papa to ‘think about’ future display of Treaty of Waitangi after defacing, 12 arrests
Man abseiled from the roof of the museum and defaced the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.
Unique blend of pharmacy and hobby shop proves popular
Tracey and Scott Bowman's store is split in two - it's a pharmacy and a hobby shop.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
Ngāpuhi report: Whina Cooper's daughter echoes her words from famous land march
'We will fight forever' if Govt lets us down - Hinerangi Cooper-Puru.
Mick Guerin: Trentham false start could have boosted three horses in later run
Jammed gates meant three horses saved energy - giving them unfair advantages.
'Extremely precious': Teeny tiny Bible carefully repaired
The miniature Bible comes with its own magnifying glass.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Editorial: A good time to celebrate business success
OPINION: Sir Richard Taylor's inspiration was not lost on the Deloitte Top 200 crowd.
Captain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott Robertson
New All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.
Organised crime syndicate busted operating in Wellington
It comes a week after police busted an alleged Auckland crime syndicate.
Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court
Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach
Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.