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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.
'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problem
Whanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.
Luxon, Seymour, Peters penis poster: Wellington City Council puts out order to remove flyers
Councillor Teri O'Neill posted the flyers with her friends last Friday night.
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.
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'.
Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim
Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.
Weather: All flights cancelled from Wellington as fog hangs over city
It follows several flights being cancelled on Sunday for the same reason.
Man shot by police in Wainuiomata named
He was shot by police on Thursday at a rural property.
Community 'in shock' after two deadly incidents in 24hrs
Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry said two deaths in 24 hours is 'a real shock'.
Police find car involved in fatal hit-and-run, urge driver to come forward
A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
'It was awful': Woman dead, locals shocked after hit and run
A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau publicly backs call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Whanau has ordered council not to remove a pro-Palestine mural.
Helicopter winches trampers from Tararua Range
The pair were forced off the track by extreme winds.
Why is Wellington's Christmas tree made from road cones?
And why will elves be wearing hi-vis vests rather than their usual garb?
Premier House in Wellington tagged with pro-Palestine graffiti
Buildings in Auckland were also tagged.
Wellington trolley buses for sale as potential tiny homes
The bright yellow buses no longer have seats, and would have to be towed from their field.
Return of the Wellington Sevens? New stadium boss open to it
Warrick Dent wants the iconic party back on the streets.
Extensive searches: Police scour four islands in hunt for missing kayaker
Michaela Leger hasn't been seen since she vanished into the night 17 days ago.
Multi-billion-dollar bill to fix Wellington’s ageing water network
The capital may not have enough water to see it through the summer.
Diver injured in run-in with great white shark
The Department of Conservation says shark attacks are very rare.
Crash on the Terrace was caused by driver having a medical emergency
The driver was taken to hospital in critical condition yesterday.
Police watchdog rules killing of Samuel Fakalago justified
Fakalago was shot by police in June last year.
Devastation in Taita after violent death of toddler
Councillor Naomi Shaw said the community is in shock, but banding together.
Police search Otaki for missing man with back injury, last seen two weeks ago
Duncan Hill has been known to spend time alone, or with "spiritual groups".
Person of interest in Baby Ruthless-Empire death facing separate violence charges
Police are interested in three people, one already before the courts for violence.
'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigation
Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.
Funeral held for Miramar homicide victim
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Toddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his family
Ruthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.
Diving equipment, smart watch found on beach in search for missing diver Jinting Guo
Guo has been missing since Thursday.
Police investigation after unexplained death of baby
The infant was taken to hospital unresponsive.
Slack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deaths
Two men died at seperate ports in April last year.
Wellington death: Son revealed as suspected killer, found dead in Hong Kong
Woman was found dead in her home on Monday, the same day her son died in Hong Kong.
Vicious attack on Porirua shopkeeper: 15yo boy culprit too young to prosecute
The victim is still fighting for his life in intensive care a fortnight after attack.
‘Wear it, enjoy it but please give it back’: Woman's plea after her wedding dress given to charity shop
Donna McQuaid's dress was accidentally donated to a Lower Hutt charity shop.
New Zealand man who was hospitalised in Vietnam now safe in Hawke’s Bay
Ballad Woodley-Hanan began experiencing manic episodes.
Lawyers to investigate several Wellington City Councillors after alleged breach of confidentiality
Mayor Tory Whanau acknowledged the complaint against five councillors.
Ferret highway: Transmission Gully creates path for pests to move south
There's concern the ferrets could pose a risk to Wellington's native kiwi population.
Electoral Commission hits back at Winston Peters' polling booth claims
Reports of hundreds of voting places being closed in rural areas on election day are false
'Hollow policies and bumper sticker slogans' - Hipkins hits out as Labour gets poll boost
Hipkins says the mood has changed in the final week of campaigning.
Another Covid hit for Labour as MP tests positive
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has only just got out of isolation and another MP is down.
National candidate deletes fire dancing video over music problem
In 2017, National was found guilty of breaching Eminem's copyright in an election ad.
Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
Family of Kiwi in Vietnam psychiatric hospital fight to bring him home
Ballad Woodley-Hanan suffered a severe episode of mania and was hospitalised last week.
Roads reopen after about 2000 protesters leave Parliament
Additional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for today's protest.
All you need to know as Wellington braces for another protest
Additional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.
Wellington flight ‘like a rollercoaster’, fails twice to land
High winds battered the capital yesterday.
‘Very aggressive’ leopard seal cruises Wellington beach, DoC warns people to stay away
The Department of Conservation is fielding 12 calls a week about seal visits.
Public servants told to work from home, hide their IDs ahead of Parliament protest
Additional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.
Police, search and rescue scour Wellington bush for signs of missing man
35-year-old Conrad was last seen on Sunday.
Rongotai candidates face off on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills
The candidates are all competing for the seat which has been held by Labour since 1995.
Kāpiti police officer injured after shooting himself
The officer was helping with a search.
Winston Peters 'terribly disappointed' by sale of iconic Wellington cafe
Peters has been dining at The Green Parrot since the 1970s.
Kayakers rescued after capsizing off Petone beach
Police say the two men were 'very cold' by the time they were rescued.
Interislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after sale
KiwiRail bought the Valentine in January of this year.
Police name siblings killed in Shannon milk tanker crash
The brother and sister were killed in the crash on September 6.
Nelson woman searching for the ‘guardian angel’ who helped her through terrifying flight from Wellington
Winds in Wellington topped 100km/h yesterday.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint
Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.
Workers sent home, tankers sent out due to water outage in central Wellington
Large parts of the CBD are without water after a pipe burst.
'Callous and inexcusable': Dad shot and killed while in car with children
Hori Gage was shot and killed in a car outside home, while his kids watched.
Climber ‘exceptionally lucky’ to be alive after 600m fall on Mt Taranaki
Police say the melting snow softened his fall.
‘He's a danger’: Man seeking videos of kids ‘sliming’ themselves active for years
Police have cautioned the man and are monitoring him.
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.
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'.
'I'll run them over': Tensions high between Restore Passenger Rail protesters, public
It's the third protest this week.
Shelly Bay development scrapped, land sold to Sir Peter Jackson
The famous filmmaker says they'll replant the area to return it to its natural state.
Armed police swarm Wellington street after threatening phone call
A witness said three police cars are at the scene.
Police warn parents about fake business asking for videos of children getting ‘slimed’
The person claims it is for a game show - but no such game exists.
Wellington going to the dogs: Council proposes letting animals on beach all year round
However, there would be a canine caveat to the rule change.