501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fire
Man sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.
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Skin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbers
Owners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.
Wellington's ‘bustastrophe’ nearing an end as more services planned
More than 100 new bus drivers have been hired and passenger numbers have bounced back.
Christmas parade cancelled after Auckland BurgerFuel car incident
Organiser says the parade is "really sensitive to health and safety issues".
Remembering Shane MacGowan: How The Pogues turned on singer after NZ gig
The fallen Irish music legend had wild times on and off the stage in NZ.
When Hollywood came to town: Sir Richard Taylor on special LOTR anniversary
The Wētā Workshop co-founder recalls being euphoric on Wellington's red carpet.
Sir Richard Taylor and how Lord of the Rings changed Wellington
Wētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor speaks about Lord of the Rings 20 years on from the final instalment of the trilogy. Video / Marty Melville
Good Evans: Retired lock final piece of new-look Hurricanes staff
Two-test All Black latest addition to complete the revamped side's coaching team.
Councillor calls for Tory Whanau to resign after second drinking incident
Another councillor wants a formal meeting to be held over the situation.
Tell us it's Knott over: Blow for Phoenix women as star takes hiatus
'The decision to leave the team has been the toughest one I've ever had to make.'
Kayak owner found safe and well after craft discovered off Raumati sparks search
The kayak was found anchored and upturned off the coast this morning.
Foxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's death
Dean Kahukiwa died in September.
Wellington Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
A baby giraffe has been born at Wellington Zoo for the first time since 2004.
Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages
He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.
'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problem
Whanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.
Big stadium blow as NPC team set to move to smaller ground
The Wellington Lions are poised to exit Wellington’s main sporting venue.
Revealed: How much has been spent on Wellington's doomed transport plan
The Government has promised to withdraw from the plan within its first 100 days.
Wellington mayor admits alcohol problem: 'I am a flawed person'
It comes after another public incident of drunken behaviour.
Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet
She told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.
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.