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Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal
Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.
Editorial: Wasteful tunnel spend from a Govt preaching fiscal restraint
OPINION: A mega-tunnel under Wellington was never going to stack up.
Ministry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist fee
The museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.
Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.
'Unaffordable': Simeon Brown reveals estimated cost of Wellington's scrapped mega tunnel
The capital will be getting two new tunnels instead.
Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'
Elderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flats
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Pop a manu and you could win a world title, cash, and bragging rights
Qualifiers in new cities and larger prizes will make for more competition this year.
Tory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observer
A swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.
'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fire
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
Man exchanged 1600 messages with key player in $2.9m stolen property ring
Judge: 'You established yourself as the main conduit for stolen property in Wellington'.
Two cats found, two missing after vet centre and cattery badly damaged in blaze
The building is red stickered and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire.
'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killing
Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.
'Bit of a shudder': 4.9 magnitude earthquake felt in Wellington
The shake was reported at 4pm.
'Outrageous': One of NZ's first state housing blocks mothballed, future uncertain
Kāinga Ora has been 'working through decisions' on the building's future since 2022.
'Feeling the pain': New figures show Wellington house insurance is now twice as expensive as Auckland
Wellingtonians are paying twice as much as Aucklanders to insure their home.
Pets unaccounted for after fire at Wellington vet clinic
Some pets were rescued from the late-night fire.
Fire destroys Wellington vet centre and cattery
Wellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.
Two car crash in Upper Hutt: One person seriously injured, State Highway 2 blocked
Police's Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
'The firm’: NZ’s last great department store and its 170 years of retail success
How has New Zealand's oldest department store outlasted its competitors? One word: family.
NZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’
The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.
Waterview Tunnel has been blocked
Emergency services responded to the incident on October 31, 2024. Video / Supplied
Aratere ferry crew didn't know how to turn off autopilot before grounding, report confirms
The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.
Nick Clark: Wellington’s woes show need for local Government reform
OPINION: Lasting improvement requires a new approach.
Rāhui placed in Eastbourne after pensioner's body found; death remains unexplained
The rāhui will stay in place until Saturday.
Brothers in arms: The footballing siblings who live, play and also got red-carded together
Blues Brothers: Ethan Richards on his on- and off-pitch relationship with brother Kieran.
Migrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin Mary
The Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.
Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'
His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
Auckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a year
The construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.
Barking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police
'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'