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'Beast of Blenheim' has appeal thrown out over latest convictions

Stewart Murray Wilson was found guilty of three more sexual crimes from the 1970s and 80s.

'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera

'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.

Bullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City Council

Wellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.

Oops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaint

Complaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.

Email leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash again

Stern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.

Tensions behind code of conduct investigation revealed

Leaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.

Lonely miaow: Kittens escape car wreckers

The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.

Only film of Peter Snell's mile aired

The Whanganui Sports Heritage Trust owns the only film of Snell's record-breaking mile.

Chris Reed: Marmite and jandals - it's Kiwi cliche night with Stephen Colbert

Lucy Lawless and Bret McKenzie teach US talkshow giant how to blend in.

Qantas passengers stuck on tarmac for four hours finally board bus

Sweltering cabin temperatures after flight from Melbourne to Wellington was diverted.

Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week

Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.

Code of conduct investigation into Wellington councillor after concerns

Simon Woolf is in hot water again after wading into staffing employment matters.

Money, money, money: Litigating Shelly Bay

Financial records reveal mounting donations to groups taking legal action over Shelly Bay.

Comment: Lunchtime massages don't trump working mothers

Mum resorts to expressing breast milk in her car after dedicated parents' room reassigned.

The Chase star touches down - gets 'better reception' than ABs

Kiwi fans will be on high alert for glimpse of one of their heroes.

Peter Ellis Supreme Court application heard today

The children's claims included being hung in cages and having their genitals cut off.

Frank Greenall: Gangs need pathways out

12 months out from the election National cranks up the hoary old spectre of the gangs.

Editorial: OK Boomer - The power of a phrase in the digital age

WE SAY: Whatever your take on the comment, it's heartening the younger generation cares.