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One dead in Upper Hutt house fire

Crews were called to the blaze at a Craigs Flat address around 2.10am on Thursday.

The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet

Start-up business has been a "voyage of discovery" for couple.

'They need to clean shop pretty quick': Sponsor says Bowker should leave Hurricanes board

"If you have someone on your waka not singing the same tune, there's got to be action."

Migrant family in Taumarunui consider moving to Auckland for better shot at residency

MP Ian McKelvie: "It's important that we encourage people to live there if they want to."

Wellington short 16 parking wardens after several quit over safety concerns

New late-night shifts would see staff working until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates

It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.

Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast

Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.

Investigation underway after person dies in Lower Hutt workplace incident

The incident happened around 2.30pm.

Analysis: Transmission Gully parties position for blame game

There's enough doubt over the road's opening date that people are getting nervous.

Two arrested after fight involving Taranaki rugby squad

The incident occurred after the side's 33-19 win over the Hawke's Bay Magpies.

Wellington battered by 120km/h southerlies, rain and snow

The bad weather has also disrupted sea and air travel with ferries and flights cancelled.

The scheme to make New Zealand the global exemplar for sustainable fashion

The closed-looped scheme to re-use textile waste could make New Zealand a world leader.

Wellington Mayor to meet Minister in battle for social housing subsidy

Three-quarters of City Housing tenants pay more than 35 per cent of their income on rent.

Eleven nurses resigned in 10 days at Wellington ED, union says

From workforce of nearly 70 fulltime positions, 26 nurses have resigned within 12 months.

Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions

Students faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.

Heavy snow, 120km gusts in store for Wellington on Sunday

A strong wind warning is in place from 4pm Sunday, and snowfall is expected to 300m.

Wellingtonians warned to clear drains with heavy rain forecast

The region is bracing for a second dumping of heavy rain in less than a month.

Andrew Little on hostile reception from GPs: 'Not here to be licked up and down'

Andrew Little faces hostile criticism from a crowd of GPs who adored Ashley Bloomfield.