Upper Hutt death: Police still investigating
Kaimana Kopa Paul died during an incident on Wednesday night.
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Te Papa boss Geraint Martin quits
Te Papa's chief executive Geraint Martin is leaving, hunt for new chief exec underway.
The Block NZ: Third apartment sells for reserve after TV auction
The sale price was below reserve, meaning the couple walk away with no profit.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Wellington city council boss leaves with no ill will
From a "toxic" council to the Kaikoura Earthquake, it hasn't been an easy ride.
Comment: No one is above the rules for earthquake safety
KiwiRail doesn't decide a building's earthquake prone status, that's the council's job.
Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup
Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.
House badly damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington
A house has been left severely damaged by fire in Ngaio, Wellington, early this morning.
Pleas to Government over Wellington's bus driver shortage
But the Immigration Minister will not put the job on skills shortage lists.
Kiwis hit Trade Me for spring searches
Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.
KiwiRail accused of flouting the rules over railway station
KiwiRail removed earthquake prone building signs in Wellington without council approval.
Serial rapist to be deported after nearly 22 years in jail
A serial rapist is set to be deported and banned from returning to New Zealand.
Rare gene caused toddler's mystery death
Tiana's family have been waiting for months to find out why the toddler suddenly died.
Row over Wellington Station earthquake-prone status
City council says station earthquake prone but KiwiRail has spent years arguing it isn't.
'The least we could do': Wellingtonians raise more than $1000 for mugged busker
Wellington's most 'kindhearted' busker has experienced the power of social media.
Hungry eyes: Why that cheetah at the zoo doesn't actually want to eat you
Animal encounters at the zoo aren't just a positive experience for the humans.
Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.
Road ahead for Wellington's transport increasingly unclear
NZTA officials hauled before a select committee over Let's Get Wellington Moving.
'Conman, piranha': Sir Peter Jackson gives evidence against former employee
Eugene John DeMarco is on trial in Wellington for fraud.
Hundreds of school reports mailed out now missing
Five hundred school reports posted to parents never made it to them, school says.
Shelly Bay row in full swing
A clash of election politics, another scathing letter and the tick tock of the clock.
Crown: 'Powerful' reasons to find Lundy guilty, despite bad science
Mark Lundy's final appeal will come to an end in Wellington today.
The great Kiwi school run: Why cars have overtaken buses for kids
Getting to school by car is at a new peak, according to this year's Census at School.
DHB scammed, 1000s of bogus emails sent
No private information was compromised, but 1000s of scam emails have been sent.
Justin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay
"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."
Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins
Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.
Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins
Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.
Crowds cheer on arrested cannabis campaigner
Dakta Green has been remanded on bail after police raided his cannabis club.
Cat call: Arborist will rescue felines for free
Josh Micallef won't charge anyone for his time and expertise, as he just wants to help.