National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
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Kiwi couple sat next to farting dog on 13 hour flight seek refund
As the flight was fully booked, they could only be offered alternate seats in economy.
Police investigating suspicious firearms list
The handwritten list contains the contact details for 20 people.
Climber ‘exceptionally lucky’ to be alive after 600m fall on Mt Taranaki
Police say the melting snow softened his fall.
Fowl play: Gleaming black BMW scratched up by peacock at Wellington party
The owner of the car says the bird was 'fighting himself'.
Listen live: Hutt South candidates face-off on Newstalk ZB
Ginny Andersen, Chris Bishop and Neelu Jennings cover the hot topics live in studio.
Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years
Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.
Lord of the land: Sir Peter Jackson’s $350m property empire
The Lord of the Rings mogul has doubled the value of his property holdings since 2019.
Plans to bring charity hospital to Wellington region
Hospital will aim to provide free medical services but is still in the planning stages.
‘He's a danger’: Man seeking videos of kids ‘sliming’ themselves active for years
Police have cautioned the man and are monitoring him.
Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'
One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.
Man shot in head on 21st birthday to lose eye, shooter gets jail
The mother of one victim was told he wasn't going to make it - he proved them wrong.
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Latest poll: National and Act could govern together - Hipkins responds to recent poor results
Labour continues to struggle in latest poll.
Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
Two protesters arrested for blocking Wellington's SH1
Police are in attendance at the scene between Hutt Rd and Aotea Quay.
Man charged with indecency against four youths in Oranga Tamariki care
He is charged with indecent communication with a young person and indecent acts.
Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti
There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.
Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances
Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.
Person seriously injured after being hit by a car in Wellington
Emergency services were called to an intersection in Avalon at 7pm.
Up to 1200 Wellington hospital staff affected by new car parking proposal
The Wellington City Council plan will go out for public consultation next week.
Two dead in crash involving milk tanker near Palmerston North, road closed
Emergency services are responding to serious crash near the Horowhenua town.
Luxon announces new electric vehicle policy, Labour reveals economic plan
Luxon insists tax and legal advice backs foreign buyer policy.
Supermarket launches legal action over Wellington cycleway
Foodstuffs is worried the decision-making for the cycleway was 'flawed'.
Is working from home killing Wellington?
Fashion label Carly Harris and cafe chain Wishbone have partly blamed it for their demise.
'Covid just wrecked us': Kiwi fashion label calls in liquidators
'Customers would tell us we’ve just not been into town for six months.'
'Concerned': Council of Trade Unions locks building and calls police after anti-Luxon ad
National called the ad "nasty". PM Hipkins says response is "thin-skinned".
Former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster running for New Zealand First
Andy Foster will contest the Mana electorate for New Zealand First.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
National commits to start building second Mt Victoria tunnel in first term
The second tunnel would provide two lanes for traffic going towards the airport.
Opinion: The end of the Shelly Bay saga is not cause for celebration
OPINION: The scrapped $500m housing development is a misunderstood and wasted opportunity.
'Stale, not relevant': Engineer behind collapsed CTV building wants complaint dismissed
Alan Reay's lawyer says "no need for accountability", "no public interest” in pursuing it.
63-year-old accused of gluing herself to Wellington motorway denied bail
The woman was arrested for the third time on Monday morning.
Jehovah’s Witness church spends three years fighting scrutiny of Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
An RNZ investigation revealed many instances where church elders were alone with children.
Death in Wellington park not suspicious
Police initially treated the death as 'unexplained'.