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Burning car cleared from State Highway

Both northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.

The Featherston funeral home starting a conversation around death

A local embalmer says most people have no idea about the funeral process.

Wairarapa community rallies around house fire victims that lost everything

The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.

Fire in Wellington apartment block

Nine fire engines attended blaze.

Riversdale surf lifeguards recount dramatic rescue after quad bike crash

The rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.

Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high

The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.

Karori homicide victim was shot, police say

Rau Tongia was shot, police have confirmed.

Roadworks and delays as Wellingtonians return to work

Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.

Te Papa biggest buys revealed

NZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?

Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology

The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.

Wellingtonians warned harmful substances in party drugs 'well-distributed' across NZ

Pill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.

New Year's Eve: All you need to know to ring in the new year

What you need to know to successfully bid farewell to 2020.

Appeal for sightings of missing Wellington teen from Rhythm and Vines

Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.

Police seeking information about car in relation to Karori homicide

An investigation is under way into the death of Rau Tongia, in Karori, Wellington.

New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage

NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.

Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year

Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.

Missing Lower Hutt woman found safe

She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.

Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district

In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.