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‘Be open to relocating’: Recruiters’ grim advice for Wellington job seekers

Recruiters say some are getting desperate, applying for jobs outside their skill set.

500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housing

Discover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.

Motorcycle crash causes Wellington CBD off-ramp closure

The crash occurred about 4.15pm.

Watch: Boy racer facing multiple charges after performing burnouts in Lower Hutt

The 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and had his car impounded.

Tuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas win

Tuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.

Ryan Bridge: Policy ‘vibe’ of kindness kills public service competence

OPINION: Unironically, Kāinga Ora this week announced a focus on building state houses.

‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term

She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.

Lotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richer

Tonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.

Phoenix women pegged back by Victory

All the action as Wellington Phoenix drew with Melbourne Victory in A-League Women.

‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hours

Phillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.

‘It’s horrible’: Rise in funeral livestream scams alarms families

Scammers create fake pages, ask for money to watch livestreams, upsetting families.

Seven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laid

Charges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.

Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?

A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.

Opinion: Regulatory Standards Bill is extreme and unjustified

Minister David Seymour claims 'most of New Zealand’s problems' stem from poor regulation.

House values, rents to drop: Could 2025 be the year to buy?

So many houses are on the market right now, it could take months to clear

Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact

At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.

Phoenix held at home by last-placed Roar

All the action as the Wellington Phoenix drew with Brisbane Roar at Sky Stadium.

Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property

AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.