Man slashes tyres in Porirua: Police ask for information from public to find offender
The man was seen slashing tyres on Lyttleton Ave about 1pm Saturday.
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Highly potent synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam tablet, possible nationwide circulation
People mistaking the tablet for diazepam are at significant risk of harm, including death.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
'I get off the plane and feel at home': John Campbell on his Samoan chief title
He is John Campbell, the journalist, and also Toleafoa John, the Samoan matai.
Phoenix held by Jets
All the action as the Wellington Phoenix drew with the Newcastle Jets.
Hurricanes stay perfect in Fiji
All the action as the Hurricanes eased past the Fijian Drua in Suva.
Wellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listings
Data shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.
Mental Health Foundation looks to cut jobs
Around half of the foundation's income is from Government contracts.
Man bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent act
The victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.
What councils can do instead of hiking rates to pay for infrastructure
For every $100 invested in infrastructure about $24 comes from local government.
'I've been in fight mode': Wellington's Cranfields closing after 33 years
Nicola Cranfield is exhausted and doesn't want to spend her days battling the council.
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation
The eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.
Te Papa's defaced Treaty of Waitangi exhibition to be removed next week
No decision has been made about the defaced panel's future.
'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartments
Owners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.
Food delivery app opens in Hamilton and expands in Auckland
Stay-at-home Hamilton foodies now have a new delivery option.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.
Depth creates tough selection calls for Napier City Rovers coach
Form, eligibility rules and depth of quality make for tough selection calls for coach.
Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years
Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.
Editorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dream
OPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.
Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest
More than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.
'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
400 jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki; cuts called 'extreme'
The Children's Ministry is looking to slash spending by 6.5 per cent.
Opinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?
OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership
Whanau previously chose not to renew her membership to work with councillors productively.
Family syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'
The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.
Moana Maniapoto puts the minister to the test
Tama Potaka says he is a 'results and outcome-driven person'.
‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parking
One business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.
Revealed: Date set for Wellington Phoenix's historic semifinal
Wellington have strategically opted for home advantage for the crucial second leg.
'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto win
The $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.
Disbelief Government planning mega tunnel after axing ferries
The tunnel bypassing the inner city will cost several billion dollars.
Possible mega-tunnel underneath Wellington
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced a possible 4km long tunnel may be built to cut congestion in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell