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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.

'No means no': Student's inspiring open letter on sexual consent

"Can anything be done to stop this from happening again?" This student has the answer.

Moment All Blacks great was found slumped behind wheel at McD's drive-thru

Weepu had ordered his food, but passed out drunk at the wheel before he could receive it.

Weepu's drink-drive shame at McDonald's drive-thru

Former rugby star found slumped over the wheel in early morning food run.

Entertainer to appeal suppression ruling

Name suppression was lifted today after three months, but the man still cannot be named.

Wine judge talks pros and cons of the job

The judges are careful to give full respect to each wine they taste.

Millions being spent to make Welly resilient

Money is pouring in from different areas to help Wellington become more resilient.

Cheap sensors allow people to test heat of homes

The charity wants more people to be aware of how healthy their home is.

Jacinda Ardern arrives in Wellington with baby Neve

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Wellington with baby Neve.

Power outage in Wellington hits 12,000 people

The power outage is affecting more than 12,000 people.