New home owners find dead body in vacant house
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Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.
On the road with Kris Faafoi, Minister of Laughing
Kris Faafoi takes Claire Trevett on the road to talk about his past and priorities.
Porirua's smiley face rebrand lost city's 'vibrancy'
The wonky smiley face is not the problem here, a brand specialist says.
Not smiling now: Porirua's $98k logo leaves people grimacing
Smiley face logo slammed by lobby group after rebranding cost revealed.
Road roller attack victims hold vigils
People were still shaken at vigils over the weekend.
Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places
Dylan was run over by a car that was trying to flee the rampaging road roller.
'I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim
Two victims say they believed their lives were in danger during the incident.
Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.
Person trapped in serious two-car crash near Wellington
A person has been trapped in their car following a two-car crash.
Body found in Porirua stream - referred to coroner
A body has been found in a steam at Bothamley Park in Porirua this morning.
WoF suspension after ticket's unreal trip
Auckland inspector suspended after warrant of fitness' two-hour trip to Wellington car
Sawn-off gun used in liquor store robbery
A 33-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery.
Waitangi Claims Trust seeks mandate from Taihape iwi
Trust is beginning a series of hui on June 15, in Taihape and Whanganui.
'Harmless prank' earns wilful damage charge
A 62-year-old man says court staff are behaving like "childish bullies".
Community concerns over Porirua housing redevelopment
Neighbours call for more engagement over a housing plan in their backyard.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Man denies role in wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of leading police on a chase through Kāpiti.
Teacher's diary: 'Woke at 4.30am worrying about workload'
Some teachers get up at 4.30am in a bid to tackle their increasing workload.
NCEA overhaul: More emphasis on exams, literacy and numeracy skills
External assessment will increase from 30 per cent to 50 per cent in NCEA.
D-Day for education: Big NCEA shake-up today to focus on learning, not credits
Students go more for quantity than quality approach in quest for credits.
Man charged with murder after death of Hone Pawa in Porirua
Police charge man with murdering 23-year-old Porirua father Hone Pawa
Police find vehicle related to Porirua death
Police say they would still like to hear from witnesses, or anyone who could help.
Man due in court over fatal fight in Porirua
Porirua's Deputy Mayor Izzy Ford says many people will be affected by what's happened.
Man charged following fatal fight in Porirua
A man was found with serious injuries this evening but died at the scene.
Katchafire, LaTasha Lee, L.A.B, named for Good Vibes
The Mount Maunganui show will be held on July 27 at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.
Inside the secret operation to save Kiwi kidnapped by Isis
David Fisher reports on how close NZ and coalition forces got to a daring rescue mission.
A life helping others: How Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi came to be kidnapped by brutal regime
David Fisher reveals the inside story of the NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS terrorists.
Muslim prayer cancelled at Porirua Anzac Day service
Talk of New Zealand being all one is rubbish, says service organiser.
Man in court after wild police chase
Manuel Parkinson is accused of punching a woman in the nose and dragging her from her car.
Anzac backlash: Veterans angry at Muslim prayer plan
RSA moved Muslim prayer from dawn to civic service to placate angry veterans.
Kāpiti murder accused's name suppression continues
The man was excused from appearing in court this morning.