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Wellington protester seals hand to road with concrete

The group are back after several months.

The problem with NZ and earthquake early warning systems

For all the clever tech behind quake early warning systems, Kiwis know little about them.

Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran Walsh gift $2 million for brand new recording studio in Wellington

The generous gift will help fit out new studios in the basement of the Town Hall.

'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum told

A year on from her disappearance, Breanna Muriwai's mum has shared new information.

What lies beneath: Scientists map the vast aquifer under Wellington Harbour

High-tech mapping of Wellington aquifer could aid global searches for new water sources.

What to expect from crazy-cool Hippopotamus restaurant at QT Wellington Hotel

If you want to know what you're getting, it's best to ask the chef...

Uni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'

Four women were victimised by the defendant.

Victoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticised the university’s branding just last month.

Jetstar apologises for cancelling Auckland to Wellington flight after delays

The airline was pledging to support passengers, including covering costs.

'A disgrace': People spending nearly a year in emergency housing

Stays in such accommodation has increased significantly in the past five years.

'No clue': Cook Strait ferry cancellations are killing freight business, says director

Trucks sat idle this week after a large wave damaged a ferry door.

Review into KiwiRail’s handling of train chaos scrutinised by ministers

Thousands of passengers in Wellington and Auckland were disrupted in the space of one week

Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102

War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.

No fear: Rovers raring to go against Central League champions

Napier City Rovers eye major scalp as National League qualification hunt continues.

'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault charges

The jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.

Interislander advertises communications job with crisis management experience

Dire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.

Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter

An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?

Truck driver hospitalised after wrong way incident on Transmission Gully

The driver suffered a medical event behind the wheel.