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Steamroller v 'boy racers': Drivers hit back at slurs

Witnesses describe how a man took to a road-roller and damaged several cars.

Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused

A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.

Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker

Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.

Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash

Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.

Wellington's trackless tram vs light rail debate turned up a notch

The Transport Minister prefers light rail. Wellington's mayor prefers trackless trams.

Steamroller takes on boy-racers in Upper Hutt: 'I was in awe'

"I thought, 'I've seen enough, I am out of here'."

What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

From Sir Peter Jackson to Sir Roger Hall: NZ's 'Ten Pound Pom' legacy

Their stories have been shared as part of a free weekend of access to immigration records.

'No signs' Wellington man who died in mental health unit was depressed

Nurses say they did the best they could for Wellington man Samuel Fischer.

Inquest into secure unit suspected suicide

Samuel Fischer died in the care of Capital & Coast DHB in 2015.

Wellington's mayoralty: A tale of two campaigns

The difference between Justin Lester's campaign and Conor Hill's couldn't be more extreme.

Live: Anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building

Greenpeace activists attempting to reach oil giant OMV's headquarters.

Trades Hall bombing: Police now believe they know who killer's target was

Caretaker Ernie Abbott was killed doing his job - now police know who was meant to die.

Fog disrupts Wellington flights

There's low visibility in the sky and on the roads in the capital.

Drivers using cellphones: One caught every three minutes

More than $14 million has been issued in fines since it became illegal.

Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response

High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.

Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island

Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

All Blacks test fraudulent tickets cancelled

It's highly likely some tickets have been on-sold to unknowing fans.