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Road-safety shock: 78 driving infringements issued in two hours

Roading operation in Wellington CBD pings 75 people browsing social media and texting.

Major delays for Wellington drivers, capital's trains running again

About 20,000 train commuters were left scrambling to get to work this morning.

Live: Commuter chaos - 'Like the Hunger Games' as 20,000 rail users vie for buses

A freight train has derailed in Wellington, forcing the closure of four main rail lines.

Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge

There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.

Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills

Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.

Give my phone back: Customers fume as repair shop mysteriously closes

When no one answered her calls, she walked to the store to find that it was closed.

Oranga Tamariki worker appeals indecent assault conviction

Judge says a man who committed the same crime would probably have ended up in jail.

Nat MP won't be drawn on Israel Folau debate

Nat MP: "It's not my role to judge whether God will accept them or not."

Person injured after being hit by a bus in Wellington

The crash happened on Manners St at 11.30am, police said.

Police pursuit: Car heads wrong way up SH1, crashes into truck

Two hurt as car being chased by police crashes into truck.

Brrrr, it's chilly this morning

The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.

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.