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Wellington's water whirler back on waterfront

Sculpture made famous by a bumbling climber has been returned to waterfront.

Council approves plan to fix capital congestion

Councillors voted unanimously to support the indicative package.

Wellington sewage truck crash stops traffic

One person was injured in the crash.

Is it time to put the brakes on e-scooters?

Over eight months e-scooters have costed tax-payers nearly $3m in ACC injury claims.

Doctor's registration cancelled after he pursued sexual relationships with patients

Deane Drew appeared before a tribunal today to "face up to wrongdoings".

The cat came back two years later: 'One of the best rescues ever'

Donna gave up hope of seeing Prime again. Then a stranger's phone call reunited the pair.

Doctor sorry for sexual relationships with vulnerable patients

Doctor Deane Drew is first accused of starting a relationship with a patient in the 90s.

Students to walk out again to save climate

Students' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.

Child porn convict filmed woman in Wellington changing room

Daniel Jess Moore kept peeking over changing room walls - until police arrived.

National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes

Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.

Port fined $500k over death of much-loved grandad

Teihi Whaanga died after falling from a ladder while repairing a container in the port.

Teacher jailed for filming 90 women in bathroom

Nigel Edgecombe said he knew he needed to be punished once he read the victim statements.

Taxi driver has nose broken in Lower Hutt knife attack

Harpreet Singh, 31, was left with a broken nose and a large gash to his hand.

Young playwright's work performed at Kia Mau Festival in Wellington

Young playwright's experiences in Rotorua - and rap music - help drive the play.

Bomber hauled in from Cook Strait after forced landing

The Royal New Zealand Air Force plane came down at 12.30pm on December 14, 1939.

A tale of aroha, anguish and alcohol

James Whenuaroa lived on Wellington's streets and died before he got the help he needed.

The Monday Blues: My final advice after a season watching from the sidelines

Watching the Blues isn't easy, but here's a tip for a great game: Good potatoes.

Boat sinks: Teens praised for wearing lifejackets

The incident took place at Lambton Harbour in Wellington around 9am today.