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Stay ‘ruthless’: Coach’s call to players as they hunt crucial wins
As football's Central League heats up, Napier City Rovers seek move up points table.
Dire Strait: Passengers waited 5 hours on the phone to Interislander
KiwiRail boss says the pressure point for the ferry cancellations was managing passengers.
MetService homeless as quake-stengthening bill soars
Construction would have cost more than $20 million.
Airfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flights
The low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.
Two stolen cars used in daytime robbery of Wellington Michael Hill Jeweller store
Jewellery and hammers were thrown from one of the stolen cars in a police chase.
Breast cancer screening delays may have harmed patients
Up to 10 women have been impacted by breast cancer screening delays.
Weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit Wellington, Kāpiti
The storm is likely to bring extremely heavy rain which can cause flash flooding.
From ferries to trains, KiwiRail’s reputation is seriously damaged
The issue of eroding trust was flagged in a ministerial briefing earlier this year.
Bad news for beer-drinkers: CO2 costs ‘through the roof’ for local craft brewery
Garage Project warns it may need to pass higher costs onto customers.
Large pod of dolphins in Oriental Bay, Wellington delights onlookers
One witness estimated the pod had about 100 dolphins.
Wellington City Council’s falling streetlight issue was managed inadequately - review
The process used to identify and escalate faults was 'siloed and ineffective'.
Fifty kiwi released into the hills above Wellington
The birds were welcomed by Taranaki Whānui at a pōwhiri at Pipitea Marae at sunrise.
Watch: Flatmates' disgusting find inside Whittaker's chocolate block
They went to enjoy their block of chocolate. Instead, they got a nasty surprise.
Sex offender not guilty of raping cellmate
Benjamin Nilesh Goundar has gone through four trials for the alleged offences.
Police ask for help identifying Wellington water whirler wilful damage suspects
The sculpture was damaged on April 23.
Wellington primary school closed after slip cuts off water supply
Te Aro School is hoping to open on Tuesday.
Up to 1000 homes without water in Porirua
The area has been without water since last night.
Just luck no one was killed in Wellington crash - witness
The crash caused severe damage to three parked cars leaving one blocking footpath.
Police appeal for witnesses to motorway motorcyle crash
The crash occurred on the Wellington motorway on March 11.
Five people arrested after brazen daytime robbery at Wellington Michael Hill Jeweller
National MP Nicola Willis called the robbery "ugly stuff".
Tenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet cat
Kristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.
Public transport disaster: Our troubled trains system and KiwiRail’s horror week
OPINION: Hellish week an indictment on the SOE - serious questions need to be asked.
Data confirms more bus replacements for Wellington commuters
The data comes at the end of a chaotic week for train services in the capital
Staff member at top Wellington school pleads guilty to assault
His identity, and any details that could identify him, remain suppressed by the courts.
'Snapped': Man who drove wife off cliff jailed
He drove toward a steep bank moments after his wife said their marriage was over.
Two arrested after protesters block traffic in Wellington
The protesters are hanging a banner above the motorway.
Interislander failure: Report finds equipment was 13 years older than it should be
The Kaitaki issued a mayday call in January when it lost power in the Cook Strait.
Coronation capital: Where in Wellington to commemorate King Charles III
He will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6.
Unexplained death in Newtown, police making enquiries
The person was found in a residential address.
Minister says KiwiRail jobs are safe for now but officials are ‘on notice’
Wellington train services are back to normal after three days of chaos.
Restore Passenger Rail protests to continue for ‘as long as possible’
Those in the group appear to have alienated themselves from the halls of power.