Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.
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Declining foot traffic along famous Courtenay Place and economic downturn hit bar owner.
Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme
Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.
Former Hawke's Bay Magpies to boost trophy challengers
Hawke's Bay's Māori rugby representatives are on a shield mission.
Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway
Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Man paused prolonged attack against partner so she could cook him dinner
Judge: 'You treated her like some sort of animal'.
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.
'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Down the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipes
Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.
New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Undercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeks
The King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.
KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem
Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.
Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation
Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".
Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina
'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'
Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar
The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.
NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education
'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy
Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.
Wellington smash and grab
CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel
Green buildings make money for landlords and tenants - landmark new report
The rents are higher and vacancy rates are lower than ordinary buildings.
Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another
Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.
Sports Insider: Olympics' golden glow puts All Blacks in the shade
The days of sitting smugly on the mountain peering down at inferior also-rans are over.
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.
Coroner’s report on Joji Bilo: Wellington truck crash victim’s death was preventable
Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.
‘Absolute tragedy’: Father died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum’s waterfront home
A bank is forcing the sale after $40,000 mortgage arrears built up over three years.
Crown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyone
The only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.
'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fight
Police believe two people were involved.