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How Napier City Rovers rebounded with a dominant win on the road
Napier City Rovers seek successive wins on the road in Wellington.

Editorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-election
OPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.

Missing Wellington 12-year-old found safe and taken home to parents
William's father said it was a tough few days with mixed messages involved.

Charges dropped against alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson as murder trial begins
Erin Patterson's attempted murder charges were dropped by prosecutors.

'Unlawful and unworkable': Family carers take fight for recognition to Supreme Court
Carers Christine Fleming and Peter Humphreys want the work they do recognised.

Watch: Wellington cyclist sent flying after car cuts across lane
Yats said he knew there was no way out of the crash when the car pulled out.

All Blacks centre Proctor re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
The 25-year-old made two test starts for the All Blacks in 2024.

'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for granted
Whanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.

Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.

Listen: Tory Whanau rates her performance as mayor a 9/10
She's confirmed she won't be seeking re-election this year.

Missing 12-year-old William Walmsley contacts family, offers hope
His father said William's behaviour was out of character and worrying.

Nicola Willis’ plan to save ‘billions’ thanks to Budget cuts
Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.

Govt claims crime target success amid wave of violent incidents
The minister says 157,000 people were victims of violent crime in the year to February.

City to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawed
The Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.

Hawks back into top six in NBL
The Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.
'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches
An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.
Car news and advice


Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

Isuzu D-Max EV charges up for 2026 launch with diesel-beating power
Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.

If Geely built a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV, it would look like this
Geely has aimed high for the new flagship SUV from its Zeekr brand.