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Ute slams into Wellington New World store
Police reported no serious injuries occurred as a result of the crash.
Ute smashes into back of New World in Wellington
An ambulance and police are attending a scene at a Wellington New World where a truck has crashed into the back of the building.
Revealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel times
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
Person found dead after Wellington house fire
One person has been found dead following a house fire in Wellington.
Fund for owners of quake-risk apartments an outrageous waste, say Nats
Just one loan has been given conditional approval after two years.
Revealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h
“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."
Lower speed limits - and upgrades - ahead for 30% of NZ's state highways
Waka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.
Stranded bus passengers left to hitchhike on SH2 after breakdown
Some bus passengers had to hitch a ride over Remutaka Hill.
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
Top commercial property sales in 2022 - $1.4 billion of deals
Singaporeans and Australians were involved in some of the biggest deals.
‘Much-loved’ teen’s tragic death: Coroner’s concerns over ‘glaringly absent’ therapy
Psychological interventions 'glaringly absent' from teenager's care, says psychiatrist.
Pūhoi to Warkworth? Which big motorway projects will be open for summer?
Aucklanders face travel delays this summer, Wellingtonians get a new highway out of town.
Dramatic rescue in Wellington after mother and child drift out to sea
Emergency services were called to Tītahi Bay around 4.40pm.
National says Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan is on life support
But the transport minister has hit back.
A Capital Letter: Why I’m switching to non-alcoholic beer
For the first time in my life, I'm thinking about how much I drink.
Holiday hell: Kiwi holidaymakers stranded as savage storms hit Canada
They wanted to take their baby son to the ocean for the first time.
Police search for mystery man found in woman's house, twice
Security camera photographs show two men in the area.
‘Total shock’: Sex workers speak out against ex-real estate agent secretly filming encounters
The man would covertly put his phone in his shoe and then hit record.
Patients to remain at Hutt Hospital despite earthquake risk
There are no options to shift services without significant impacts on care.
Tip Shop prepares for Christmas ‘madness’
Wellington Southern Landfill's Tip Shop ready to bring quality goods to all customers,
One person buys 8400 tickets to sold-out charity event they can’t even attend
Almost 34,000 tickets have been sold to tonight's 'Silent Night'.
First glimpse of $445m motorway ahead of opening
The road north of Wellington will be fully open in time for Christmas.
Thunderstorm alert: Flash floods as violent weather pounds North Island
The alert stretches from Hamilton to Wellington.
‘The truth is finally starting to emerge’: Alan Hall and family speak after Crown conduct referred to police
A report into the conduct of the Crown in the case of Alan Hall now sits with police.
Community leader Robert Bruce Te Whare passes away
Robert Bruce Te Whare (Tainui) has sadly passed away.
Families of Māori Battalion soldiers receive unclaimed medals in ceremony
Whānau from 'all over the motu' attend.
‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl
'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'
Drug courier's bond with baby helps court case
Jason Brendon Philip was sentenced to home detention, but was later resentenced to jail.
Early Christmas for drivers as new expressway set to open
The opening of the new road has come down to the wire.
Bryce Edwards: National failing to inspire voters
What did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?
Legal bid to have psychiatry declared 'quackery' thrown out
The man also asked the court to ban Parliament from making quackery lawful.