Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.
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Tramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuries
He wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.
Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.
'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience
The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.
‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor
Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.
Senior National Minister says Andrew Little ‘favourite’ for Wellington mayor
Chris Bishop says if Andrew Little wins, he looks forward to working with him.
Jevon McSkimming selling properties amid criminal investigation
Properties McSkimming is listed as owning have been put up for sale or sold.
A bandwagoner's guide to Auckland FC's quest for A-League dominance
They'll face the Melbourne Victory in a home-and-away semifinal series, starting May 17.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.
Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight
The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.
'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayor
One candidate believes Wellington is dying.
Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip
The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.
Society Insider: Rich list property developer and spa star to wed; inside Jaimee Lupton's US trip
Plus celeb stylist Gab Waller’s visit to NZ with The Luxury Network.
'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislation
More than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim.
Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.
'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friends
The crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.
'Sounded like fireworks': Woman describes hearing noise on the night man was shot in his bed
Court hears woman accused of being party to a murder suffered panic attack after he died.
Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul
Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for Blues
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
MSD office in lockdown after new threat, police on site
Last week, a man fired a gun at someone at the Ministry of Social Development’s office.
Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.
Inside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are rising
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
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Watch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance rates
Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.
Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues
Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.
‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise
The mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b project
Some works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.
'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new bill
Seymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives.
'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot
How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.
Watch: Redundant on maternity leave - the One NZ manager taking the telco to court
IT manager claims sacking unlawful - One NZ says redundancy process was followed.
Mark Peterson: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growth
Councils are more than just rubbish, roads and rates. They play a more important role.
Expert witness in triple-murder trial says deadly mushrooms spotted earlier
Australian health official said Erin Patterson used fresh and dried mushrooms in the meal.
'Investigation cannot be compromised': Top cop accepts McSkimming resignation 'raises questions'
Allegations Police found pornographic material on McSkimming's work computer.
'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond
PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.