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Kiwi soldiers shock: Taliban topples statue outside old NZ base

Bamiyan falls to Taliban: "It's gut-wrenching to see".

Wellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealed

The plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.

'Rules for a reason': Whangārei Mayor hits out at escaping Aucklanders

Whangārei Mayor says fleeing Aucklanders putting others at grave risk.

Covid-19: Why genome sequencing is crucial to this outbreak

Results are to be announced today. Why are they important?

'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdown

A rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.

Lockdown the 'perfect storm' for family violence - experts call on all Kiwis to help

During lockdowns family violence increases dramatically. Experts offer advice.

Too early to say how lockdown will affect troubled $1.25b motorway

Alert level 4 is the latest blow to Transmission Gully being built north of Wellington.

Derailed passenger train lifted back onto tracks by crane after slip

KiwiRail crews worked around the clock and up to their knees in mud.

'Selfish, appalling': Aucklanders slammed for lockdown exodus

Up to 500 cars an hour seen heading north after lockdown announced.

Wellington on a Plate on pause for alert level 4 lockdown, 19 events affected

Lockdown has hit the busiest culinary month on the capital's calendar.

Why do the vaccinated have to lock down?

The World Health Organisation has said the vaccinated should still wear a mask.

Opinion: It's going to be a painful wait for new housing in Wellington

Wellington City has consented 423 fewer new homes than it did in the previous year.

Killed soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'

Dad of first Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has a message for those who served there.

'Devastating': The sad disappearance and death of 21yo Auckland woman Carissa Avison

A Coroner has detailed, for the first time, the details of Carissa Avison's death in 2017.

David Fisher: What New Zealand got out of Afghanistan war

David Fisher on Afghanistan - what it took from New Zealand and what it have given.

Verrall says birthing centre's decision to close is up to them

Petition launched to save privately run birthing centre says closure will be devastating.

Death of Christchurch mum still 'unexplained' as community rally for family

Givealittle page for family of a Chch woman who died after being injured in her home.

Poor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillor

NZ Rugby told to think more laterally to attract bigger crowds at future All Blacks games