Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet
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Crown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990
Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.
Council warns of man impersonating building inspector
Residents say a man has been knocking on their doors wanting to take photos.
Mega-landlord says 'dramatic' uptick in housing market under new Govt
Matt Ryan, who owns more than 100 properties, said more houses are selling at auction.
'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immature
When told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.
Person critical after serious crash in Martinborough
The crash involved two vehicles, and the injured person was airlifted to hospital.
Aerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?
Company behind some of our ski lifts wants to help keep people moving in main centres.
Choppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interrupted
High winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.
'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleaner
Kareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.
Wellington 'activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitals
O'Neill said the posters 'allow us to laugh at ourselves about the state we’re in'.
Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm
The cruise ship's captain decides Napier's a better bet.
Cruise ship skips capital stop due to strong winds
The Ovation of the Seas has turned around from Wellington because of the wind.
Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
Head Hunter funeral: Police to maintain significant presence in Foxton
There were no significant incidents overnight in Foxton after gangsters arrived yesterday.
Shaneel Lal: Forcing students to attend lectures in person creates barriers
OPINION: The insistence on universality in diverse populations has never worked.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
Gran denied surgery, given death sentence - so she went to Canada and is thriving
Jo Gaeta's son refused to accept nothing could be done.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Three charged after reporter allegedly attacked outside court
The reporter's stolen bank card was allegedly used to purchase $500 worth of alcohol.
Who's in the new Cabinet? The full list of ministers
The eagerly awaited line-up of ministers has been revealed.
Police arrest man after Naenae hit-and-run death
The man is due to appear in Lower Hutt District Court today.
Māori writer awarded residency at Victoria University
Shelley Burne-Field is Creative New Zealand Emerging Māori Writer in Residence for 2024.
Goals set for Napier City Rovers after whistle blown on 2023
Squad depth is a work-on for next year as Napier City Rovers sign off on 2023.
Councillors vote to introduce Māori ward for 2025 local elections
The move is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to involving Māori, the mayor says.
Watch: Sir Peter Jackson asks locals to ‘bear with us’ at Shelly Bay
Plans are under way to 'green' the waterfront real estate and welcome back the public.
Sir Peter Jackson's Shelly Bay waterfront property
An update on Shelly Bay, prime waterfront real-estate which has been bought by Sir Peter Jackson. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Big fan of the Luxon blue shirt' - Why Chris Bishop raided PM-elect's wardrobe
It's not the first time the MP has been in need of a clean shirt during coalition talks.
Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'
‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.
Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim
Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.
A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas
Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.
Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.