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The controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.
Graham Bloxham appears in court charged with a driving offence
Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham speaks to the Herald outside the Wellington District Court.
'Not good enough': Cervical cancer screening tests delayed after problem at private lab
The two-week delay did not place patients at risk, the company says.
Rep cricketer emailed club to play social footy, becomes National League sensation
Meet the footballer who smashed Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record.
Jared Savage: Who are the top cop contenders to replace Jevon McSkimming?
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Jenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot?
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Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
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'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed
She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.
Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
Prudentia won at Tauranga, coming from last to first on a Heavy10 track.
'Muppetry': David Seymour slams 'run it straight' events
The Act leader has made a plea on social media for events like these to stop.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments
Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.
Used car dealer ordered to pay hundreds of thousands after key loan info missing
Wellington firm El Cheapo Cars was sentenced in the Porirua District Court.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington
It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.
$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds added
ICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.
'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.
Watch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’
Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to Seymour
The Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.
‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death
Ryan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
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New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.
Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade
'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'
'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council
A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".
$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced
The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.
Toddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame
Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.
'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nears
Christchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.