Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes
The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.
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Legal columnist Sasha Borissenko's rundown of the eating habits of the capital's lawyers.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in South Wairarapa crash
A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash in South Wairarapa this morning.
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
Just desserts: Police lift DNA off half-eaten doughnut, burglary suspect identified
A peckish burglar is wanted by police after leaving half a snack at the crime scene.
Teen won't deny charges related to school lockdown
The boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.
Fog in Wellington causing disruption to flights
Some planes due to arrive in the capital city have been diverted or delayed.
'You can't build them fast enough': Escalating rents drive families into emergency housing
Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.
Medicinal cannabis company on the rise
"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."
Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out
Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.
Police keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protesters
Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.
Wellington woman arrested for possession of sawn-off shotgun
Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.
Death of man found in Wellington park not suspicious, police said
Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.
Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage
Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.
Parliament axe attack: Accused bailed to secure facility after unusual court appearance
The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.
No prison for 'disproportionate' response to racial slur
Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.
Seven new Covid cases in managed isolation; Bloomfield makes fresh plea
Stricter pre-flight Covid testing is set to come into force this week.
Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa
Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.
Sexual predator caught in police sting outside McDonald's
Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.
New Wellington Chamber of Commerce boss announced
Simon Arcus, a born and bred Wellingtonian, will take up the role in March.
Attack sparks Parliament security review
Axe attack sparks review, as experts ask what recent US events mean for New Zealand.
Axe-wielding man arrested after morning attack on Parliament building
A man has been taken into custody after turning up with an axe to Parliament.
A Capital Letter: Summer in the Covid-19 pandemic
Georgina Campbell's first flight all year took her to a holiday that didn't seem real.
Mystery author of story found in lockbox at op shop found
Randy Wolf posted photos of the receipts on Twitter in hopes of finding the author
Two seriously injured as crash blocks SH1 near Ōhau River Bridge, south of Levin
Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.
'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic Festival
The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.
Four new Covid cases in managed isolation, One from UK
The person from the United Kingdom tested positive during routine testing around day 1.
Analysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion question
The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital
Maggots in kitchen, rat infestation: Landlord ordered to pay $2500 to refugee family
The children living in the home were traumatised by the rats.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.