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Wellington school to totally scrap NCEA
Kathy Lloyd-Parker says her school is the first in Wellington to drop NCEA altogether.
Dead prisoner 'set up', family say
Jonathan Antipas was "crushed" by his imprisonment, his family says.
Police to train recruits in Auckland
Pilot scheme hopes to attract newcomers put off by moving to Wellington for 16 weeks.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Money laundering of nearly $1m in drug bust: police
Bail denied for alleged ringleader of Bay of Plenty synthetic cannabis supply chain.
Why large touring acts bypass Wellington
Wellington is missing out on events worth an estimated $26 million each year.
Doctor forges colleagues signature on prescriptions
Stephen Augustine was working as a surgeon when he committed the forgery.
Local Focus: The town with the strongest Anzac tradition
Anzac Day will again see Tinui's population explode. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Highly reckless' boatie convicted for sailing unsafe yacht
The vessel didn't have a working radio... lifejackets, charts or other means to navigate.
Rifles will not fall silent
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Russell Simpson and three mates head for Himalayas
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One critical after car and bus crash
One person has been flown to hospital following the crash.
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Push to get young offenders back to school
Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.
Wandering cat Mittens a Wellington personality
Wellington people are often found asking "whose cat is this?"
What was this doctor thinking? 'Lesbianism' diagnosis bewilders woman
Charlotte said she is not bothered by the "diagnosis", but others might be.
'Outrageous and disgraceful' lawyer struck off
Ian Hay, a lawyer of 32 years, failed to repay a $200,000 loan to a client.
Unconsented worm farm to be gone by Friday
Martin Wilson wants council to start looking at its waste management plans.
New CPR app can turn bystanders into lifesavers
Smartphone app alerts nearby CPR-trained people to a cardiac arrest.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Iron sand mining a threat to marine mammals, court hears
Court hears evidence of threat to whales and dolphins from iron sand mining.
Shoppers ignorant of risks posed by chicken
Retailers should be doing more to highlight risks posed by fresh chicken say researchers.
Congestion in Wellington after rush-hour breakdown
Traffic is congested in Wellington thanks to an earlier breakdown.
WWI ambulance driver passed on 'female empowerment'
Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.
Wellington film production thriving, stats say
Wellington is thriving in the big screen film production sector, latest stats show.
Survivor returns from Wahine 50th anniversary: 'It was special seeing the faces again'
Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.
$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report says
Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.
Karla Cardno's stepfather: 'My phone hasn't stopped ringing'
Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.
Creative tactic to get residents engaged
Wellington City Council is trying new ways to get people engaged in its 10-year plan.
When Urzila met Cher
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The Big Read: Mums behind bars trying to raise babies
A project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.
Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.