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'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility

The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.

Rau Tongia: Jury reaches verdict with two found guilty of murder

The jury has reached a unanimous verdict.

Expert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety work

Dr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.

'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lung

John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.

Tory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine months

The pair previously worked together at the Green Party.

'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam

An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.

'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in Germany

Before she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.

Act MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concerns

Act MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire Trevett

Edmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1b

Edmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.

Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition

The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.

Lower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well being

Police say the man did not return home as expected.

'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera Ballet

India Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.

Wellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet

19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark Mitchell

Man ordered to give up $600,000 he profited from illegal gambling, money laundering

Thomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running 'high turnover' poker games.

Prison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cash

The former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.

Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union

Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.

Hospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks

'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'

'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run

Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'