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New conviction for politician's attacker following Parliament riot

The man has a previous conviction for punching Green Party co-leader James Shaw.

'Aged Ardern' and 'Retired Robertson' depicted in new campaign

The campaign wants to call attention to the crisis of aged care.

Government announces $204m for Porirua housing development

The development will unlock 2000 more homes in eastern Porirua.

Kiwi return to the wild in Wellington

Thirteen North Island brown kiwi will be released.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbour

The victim remains in hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Opinion: Half-price fare scheme useless if buses don’t turn up

OPINION: Commuters resorting to paying for taxis and Ubers when their buses fail to show.

Seven with Youth Aid after allegedly stealing car, one passenger found in front footwell

Bystanders helped police track down offenders.

Psychiatrist to apologise for sending fundraising letters to patients

The director of the centre has apologised "unreservedly" for the letters.

Kiwis capture stunning images of 'Blood Moon'

The total lunar eclipse only comes around every 3 to 5 years.

I used to be a climate change denier, a vaccine sceptic, anti-gay - what changed?

They once were climate change or vaccine skeptic, anti-homosexuality or abusive.Now what?

Smoke in upper floor prompts callout to Health Ministry HQ

A fire at the MOH headquarters has resulted in an evacuation of the building.

Immigration, infrastructure, bickering politicians: How to fix a broken NZ

Asking the big questions on what it'll take to fix the big challenges facing the country.

Kiwi travel firm closes, customers fear they'll lose thousands on pre-paid holidays

One loyal customer even had the company's logo tattooed on her wrist.

Police appeal for help finding weapon and car in Lower Hutt homicide

Craig McKelvie found in Lower Hutt, in October with serious injuries, died in hospital

Focus: The Devil's Tongue flowers in Wellington

The Devil's Tongue, a plant that only flowers every 2-5 years, and emits a rotting flesh smell, is flowering now at Wellington's Botanic Garden. Video / Mark Mitchell

Man sentenced for scuffle that cost victim an eye

The judge said it wouldn't be appropriate to order emotional harm reparation.

Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears

Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.

‘Beyond gutted’: High winds force Six60 to postpone Wellington show

The concert has been rescheduled to Sunday.