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Key witness in gang-related murder trial arrested, made to testify
Woman did not come to court when summonsed because her safety had been threatened.
Delaney Davidson talks song-writing, touring, and learning to belong in NZ
'If there ever was a choice and music was one of them, I would always choose the music.'
Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility
'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'
Wellington mayor opens up on resilience, battling challenges at event
Tory Whanau considered quitting because of the public challenges she faced.
Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash
Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.
Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.
Cop hits couple after U-turn: Victims slate police response as ‘total bulls***’
Upper Hutt police area commander says their response to the incident 'was proportionate'.
‘One of the best’: Tributes for Kiwi killed by shark as partner watched
Police said a drone operator captured the attack on video.
The $15m issue with Wellington Airport’s carpark building
It's unclear when remedial work on 'concrete defects' will be carried out.
Investors flock to Auckland for infrastructure summit
The Government's infrastructure summit opens in Auckland today.
The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.
Deadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shot
Hemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait
A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
‘May the best man win’: Deputy to challenge Ngāti Kahungunu chair for top job
Thompson Hokianga has signalled his intention to run for the top spot on the board.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.
Opinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic future
Geothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.
Popular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden Mile
Restaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.
Nicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companies
The Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.
Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some
Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.
'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flew
The woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
Police raid Levin property, seize meth, ammunition and $23k in cash
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court.
Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout
It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.
‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZ
The issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.
‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner
'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.
Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine
“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."
Wellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resign
Reports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.
Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting
But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.
Water restored to Wellington suburb following ‘major water outage’
Wellington Water suspects a burst water pipe was the cause.
Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area
Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.