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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'.

Massive liner looks for a new port in a storm

The cruise ship's captain decides Napier's a better bet.

Cruise ship skips capital stop due to strong winds

The Ovation of the Seas has turned around from Wellington because of the wind.

Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton

Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.

'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1

There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.

Head Hunter funeral: Police to maintain significant presence in Foxton

There were no significant incidents overnight in Foxton after gangsters arrived yesterday.

Shaneel Lal: Forcing students to attend lectures in person creates barriers

OPINION: The insistence on universality in diverse populations has never worked.

'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal

Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.

Gran denied surgery, given death sentence - so she went to Canada and is thriving

Jo Gaeta's son refused to accept nothing could be done.

Sir Peter Jackson's Shelly Bay waterfront property

An update on Shelly Bay, prime waterfront real-estate which has been bought by Sir Peter Jackson. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Big fan of the Luxon blue shirt' - Why Chris Bishop raided PM-elect's wardrobe

It's not the first time the MP has been in need of a clean shirt during coalition talks.

Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run

'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'

‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru case

The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.

Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'

The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.

Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim

Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.

A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas

Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.

Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse

Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.

Council endorses Petone name change to Pito-one

The proposed change reflects the suburb's original Māori name and spelling.