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'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancy

But he says families facing hardship will not be penalised.

'Manipulative and coercive': Police promise changes after review into controversial interview model

Police Commissioner apologises to staff, accepts IPCA findings on CIPEM use.

End of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cuts

The average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage.

Australian diplomat's partner escapes conviction for Wellington assault

The man appeared in the Wellington District Court where he was discharged without conviction.

Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face

The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.

Police seek answers in unsolved Porirua homicide

Six months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.

'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her mother

Tracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.

'I think I'm the winner': Whitby gran claims $17.2m Powerball prize

Winner checked her ticket last Thursday morning, didn’t tell family, and went to work.

'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three weeks of evidence

Judge dismisses Karori case as unsuitable for jury consideration.

'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.