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Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt

About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.

First XV wrap: Pukekohe High topple Wesley College

There have been some power shifts in the Counties Manukau First XV landscape.

Inside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029

Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.

Foxton Clydesdales to make a return

"You don’t call it a horse unless it’s a Clydesdale."

Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less

OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.

'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused

Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.

Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment

Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.

Te Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosis

Kemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.

Five of the world's safest cities to visit

And five you might want to avoid.

Ministry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington school

The ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.

Homeless woman stole $1700 worth of cigarettes from grocery store

But she's now turned her life around and been wished good luck by a judge.

Aratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins exec

Treasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.

Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says

Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.

He feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leader

Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.

Editorial: Reading sale confirms Tory Whanau's deal was a dud

OPINION: Far from 'killing' Courtenay Place, the deal falling through proved a lifeline.

'Likely there will be another victim': Journalist's high-risk killer set for prison release

Nicho Waipuka's reason for the fatal beating was that he was 'just young, I guess'.

Alcoholic unsure he could honour bail conditions asked for instant sentence

Defendant describes his criminal record as 'a colourful one - in the wrong way'.

'Right place, right time': Teens break into racecourse being used for police dog training

Trainees got a real-life experience that led to the arrest of three youths.