$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnics
Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.
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Southbound traffic on SH2 blocked near Wellington
Emergency services are on the scene and motorists are told to expect delays.
Wellington to host Worldcon sci-fi convention
The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is heading to New Zealand in 2020.
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
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Logging truck and car collide on Rimutaka Hill Rd
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Pathology dismantling 'threatens justice'
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'S*** happens': Confidential Treaty document left on train
The Treaty of Waitangi negotiating document hasn't been recovered.
Power, politics, police - The Haumaha inquiry
Some of New Zealand's most powerful people will be questioned by top Queen's Counsel.
Supervision for hiding stillborn baby's body
The woman hid the baby's body in a dresser after the unexpected birth.
False rape complaint follows break up
The woman laid a fake rape complaint after the victim broke up with her.
Jail for $5.25 million meth supply
Two meth suppliers have been sentenced over the sale of more than $5 million of the drug.
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NZX-listed Cooks Global Foods will acquire coffee brand Mojo for $19 million.
Wreckage after driver flees police
Two vehicles were damaged after a collision in Lower Hutt.
Construction leaders' bleak view of sector
Forum in Wellington calls for building industry to work together to solve issues.
Lions fan's lost property turns up a year later
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Teachers: New offer needed to end strikes
Teachers hope their first strike in 23 years will spark a new offer from Government.
Te Papa unleashes dinosaurs and monsters
Kids can explore the interactive new exhibitions at Te Papa from Saturday.
Child injured after being hit by a car
A child has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car.
Controversial Quinovic ad pulled; franchisee censured
It followed an ad suggesting if tenants could afford to drink they were not paying enough.
Teachers' strike today: School's out - All you need to know
Thousands of families face disruptions nationwide today as teachers strike.
Peter Jackson's movie museum canned
Jackson and Wellington City Council called it a "mutually-agreed parting of the ways".
Kiwi killed by mystery Spitfire crash
British historian seeks details on Kiwi pilot killed when Spitfires were still new.
Get ready for the teachers' strike: Up to 10,000 to march in Auckland streets
Primary teachers say their third strike in 135 years is sparked by a "crisis" in teaching.
Study: Radioactive sheep point to nuclear blast
Radiation from sheep thyroid glands is said to support nuclear explosion contention.
National hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing site
Anti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.
What a coincidence - six couples celebrate 60 years together
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'Overwhelming' response to toiletries drive
Hundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.
Haumaha bullying claims: Three women leave police HQ
Three women on joint justice project allege Wally Haumaha left them "disillusioned".