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'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death

The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.

'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel

It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.

Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour

Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.

‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation

A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.

Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options

There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.

Wellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget error

Upper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.

800-plus jobs slashed at Ministry of Social Development and DOC

MSD previously announced 200 voluntary redundancies were accepted last month.

Portrait of Māori climate activist wins $20k art prize

Artist Maryanne Shearman said she wanted to paint someone who deserved to be painted.

Sharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business group

Business high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.

Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed

One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.

Sean Plunket v Ani O’Brien: Round two of employment dispute

The Platform's former head of digital claims she was unfairly dismissed.

Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?

Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.

'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hike

Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.

Kiri Allan to go on trial this week for crash incident, refusing to accompany police

Allan says she is testing a grey area in the law.

Simon Bridges' 120km/h-plus speeding fine considered during NZTA chair appointment

Bridges currently chairs New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle

Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.

More pain for Phoenix: Star striker to leave club

The Phoenix's success has led to an increase in player valuations.

Clear weather for fans at Wellington Phoenix game; freezing night for the south

MetService has a raft of advisories in place for the lower south.