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'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Motorist leaves car and threatens driver in commuter road rage
Police are seeking two witnesses who saw the early-morning incident.
'Sorry to be intrusive': Polite bank robber gets home detention for two armed heists
It's very unusual for such cases to not result in imprisonment, the judge acknowledged.
How a teen saved his granddad's life after a heart attack – and the app that could save your loved one
What was done to save Stuart Jones' life could lift falling cardiac arrest survival rates.
One person dies in suspicious house fire north of Wellington
Crews took eight minutes to put out the fire, but a person was found in critical condition
Paraparaumu Beach house fire deemed suspicious
Two fire crews arrived at the scene of the fire just before 6.15pm.
Retiring biology teacher has loved her career
Michele Murphy has taught at Paraparaumu College for 22 years.
Friends of Kāpiti District Libraries disbands
The group had been operating for over four decades.
Skin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbers
Owners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.
Golf club’s green efforts recognised at national awards
“We’ve really worked hard to make this land a stunning example of our local environment."
Kiwi beach names among the world's 'most mispronounced', study says
Aussie and NZ beaches are world famous, but visitors are uncertain how to say their names.
Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102
War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.
Paraparaumu College tops wearable arts competition
Seven students won awards at the National Toi Showquest wearable arts competition.
'Burst into tears': Couple win $37m Lotto prize, still show up to work next day
The woman popped into the supermarket for a chocolate bar and on a whim bought a ticket.
Lotto Powerball $37 million ticket winner comes forward
The winner of this week's huge jackpot has come forward.
4.6 magnitude earthquake felt by thousands in lower North Island
The quake struck 10 km southwest of Paraparaumu at 10.41 pm.
Paraparaumu Beach's Ocean Motel undergoes exciting changes
The motel is getting some much-needed upgrades.
Council changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pellets
The incident at Otaraua Park has led to new protocols around geese culling.
'Tornado kid' recalls bedroom being destroyed, impaled by glass in storm
The sleepout was lifted into the air with Rhiley Stevens inside and then thrown back down.
'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout
Rhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.
Teen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornado
Rhiley Stevens was sound asleep when a tornado tore through his bedroom.
Global phenomenon to perform throughout country
The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.
Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice
Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.
Tabby's misadventure features in new children's book
"... we hope to encourage youngsters to reflect on their own behaviour."
NZ airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A thousand tickets for three months of unlimited travel around New Zealand for $799.