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What is sludge and why are Wellingtonians paying $400m to get rid of it?
Wellingtonians will be paying a levy for 30 years on top of rates to fix the icky problem.
Government takes 'first steps' towards rehabilitation support for remand prisoners
The number of people on remand has increased by 146 per cent over the past 10 years.
Thrashed Black Caps could throw lifeline to Wagner
With injury hitting the Black Caps, Tim Southee wouldn't rule out Neil Wagner's return.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
New Zealand’s biggest street fair and free music festival in Wellington today
Newtown Festival is the biggest free musical festival and street fair in Aotearoa.
Black Caps collapse as Australia claim first test
Australia have claimed the first test after wrapping up New Zealand’s innings with ease.
Black Caps go down without a fight against Australia
All the action from day four of the first test between Australia and New Zealand.
Student journalists outraged after Parliament access withdrawn
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says it's about security. The students feel they're being blocked.
'They can chase down any total': Young guns key for Black Caps
History is against the Black Caps on the decisive day of the first test against Australia.
Phillips boosts Black Caps before record chase
Glenn Phillips has done his part in New Zealand's long-shot bid to beat Australia.
Andrew Alderson: Phillips' success raises selection questions
Glenn Phillips’ five-wicket bag on day three against Australia is also bittersweet.
Black Caps v Australia: Ravindra boosts NZ before stumps
All the action from day three between the Black Caps and Australia.
Police appeal for sightings of dangerous man on the run
Police are looking for Bryce Studd-Proctor, 35, who has a warrant to arrest.
Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event
Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.
Mission Impossible 2? Stunned Black Caps will 'keep throwing punches'
Glenn Phillips quashed talk of Australia's mental edge after a dire day for New Zealand.
Andrew Alderson: Black Caps spooked by old ghosts of Australia
New Zealand made a meal of their attempt to upset Australia at the Basin Reserve.
'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs
Dr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.
Black Caps deliver some of their grisliest cricket in a decade
New Zealand ended day two of the first test against Australia hoping for another miracle.
Black Caps v Australia: Australia in control after day two
Live updates of day two between the Black Caps and Australia.
'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance
Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.
Claire Trevett: PM's own goal and backdown on accommodation allowance
Luxon caved in on the allowance for his apartment within two hours of defending it.
Love it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema deal
Councillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.
'Organised rumble': Up to 200 youths from rival schools in mass brawl
The brawl follows a week of violence in Taitā, Lower Hutt.
Council abandons Transmission Gully prosecution, dismisses 17 charges
The regional council is now pursuing another legal avenue to protect the environment.
Name suppression continues for woman accused of murdering pensioner
The reasons for the name suppression are also suppressed.
Fatal hit and run driver admits manslaughter of young mum
Jason Tuitama has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the alcohol-fuelled hit and run.
'Relentless' Henry edges gripping duel with Aussie star
Opener Usman Khawaja seemed set for another big score, until Matt Henry intervened.
Autridge's shot at $150k and Group 3 glory
Livid Sky is favourite for Ellerslie and the Oaks - and Autridge says she can win both.
Henry heads the pack as honours even on opening day
A new era for the Black Caps’ seam attack started encouragingly against Australia.
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Why 215 scooter riders are taking a trip from Napier to Wellington
'My anxiety was through the roof, but I started practising every day.'
Wellington’s controversial Reading Cinema deal survives attempt to stop it
The council is ploughing ahead with a plan to buy the land under the building for $32m.
NIWA staff file personal grievance claims over health insurance, picket
PSA says unionised staff denied access to health insurance given to non-union employees.