Intellectually disabled man's child porn conviction quashed
A prior judge compared a conviction to 'branding' or 'cutting off ears'.
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Wellington mayor faces challenge to rates hike plan
Tory Whanau had the numbers to withstand a slew of amendments to the council's budget.
Consumer NZ claims ferry operators failing to meet their obligations
Consumer watchdog says ferry operators have misled passengers about their rights.
Gang member spends birthday behind bars for part in violent 'dispute resolution'
Mongrel Mob member Teimana Tawhai didn't pull the trigger, but he'll stay behind bars.
Sculpture exhibition spans a century
The Milly Mitchell-Anyon curated exhibition opens at the NZ Portrait Gallery this week.
It’s a dog handler’s life: officer retires after 50 years’ service
"Thank God you're here" was not the usual response Davidson got when catching offenders.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchment
MPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.
Wellington’s convention centre Tākina $5.75m over budget
The new building is still on track to open in mid-2023.
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Endless potential for development of Wellington’s St Gerard's Monastery
The massive building will be listed later today.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
Profit slump as Commercial Bay, PwC Tower developer releases result
Big Auckland downtown retail complex and Defence House in Wellington were devalued.
Trust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwise
Access is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.
Ferry nightmare for passengers as another sailing cancelled
People are having to abandon their cars and fly home, or settle in for the long haul.
Man fights Islamic law order to pay dower to ex-wife
The matter has been dragged through the courts multiple times.
Boaties treaded water for an hour waiting for rescue
Three of the group were taken to hospital and treated for hypothermia.
More cancellations plague Cook Strait ferries, customers feel ‘abandoned’
There is no room to rebook Interislander passengers, so bookings are being cancelled.
US Secretary moved to tears when speaking of assimilation policies
"You get a feeling about what that means to the people who are singing.”
Interislander ferry turns back after medical event on board
The ferry was about to leave the harbour when the incident happened.
Cook Strait ferry woes deepen as new Bluebridge ferry has engine problems
The engine problem is the latest in a string of incidents plaguing Cook Strait ferries.
‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched desk
Ani O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.
Man claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'
James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.
'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys
He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.
Interislander warns of backlog and heavy bookings until March
There is little space available for disrupted passengers.
Serious assualt in Featherston, victim’s car found burnt out
Police said a member of the public found an injured man on their driveway early today.
Wairarapa coastal communities cut off by slips and flooding
Military trucks could be brought in to get food and water to those who are isolated.
A Capital Letter: Our embarrassing Interislander ferries are now frightening
The Kaitaki narrowly avoided disaster after declaring a mayday with 864 on board.
Trees down in Wellington, 146 km/h wind gust recorded
Strong winds, heavy rain, and large swells are forecast for the region.
House sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummet
Only 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.
'Unusual' electrical fault caused Aratere ferry to briefly lose power
It comes after the Kaitaki ferry issued a mayday with 864 people on board.
Metlink officials admit fault after January bus chaos
People were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.