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Wairarapa man jailed for possessing, importing child sexual abuse material

The man appeared at Wellington District Court today where he was sentenced.

'Perfect storm': KiwiRail reveals what led to mega ferry cost blowout

KiwiRail has also issued a stark warning about the state of Cook Strait's infrastructure.

Two students expelled from school after brutal attack

Two students involved in an attack on another student have been excluded from school.

KiwiRail fronts select committee amidst rail rage and ferry fury

KiwiRail bosses will face up to three hours of questioning.

Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire

With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.

What a US-based travel writer really thinks of New Zealand

One US-traveller speaks frankly: "I was not expecting a pleasant journey."

Wellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage looms

Wellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.

Wellington City Council cost crunch - what's on the chopping block today?

Swimming pool and library hours could be reduced to cut costs.

This Kiwi airport is the most expensive to catch an Uber from

You may want to check the bus schedule when arriving in this city.

Teacher, 52, charged with pensioner's murder, appears in court

Helen Gregory died as a result of a violent act, police said.

Wellington Children's Hospital evacuated after suspected gas leak

Twelve fire appliances are in attendance.

The key questions for KiwiRail as it fronts on ferries

Editorial: It was an annus horribilis for KiwiRail - but can our mega ferries be salvaged?

Fears women will bear brunt of public sector cuts; MBIE cost-cutting plans revealed

The PSA says history shows women 'suffer disproportionately' from public sector cuts.

Police charge 52-year-old woman with murder of pensioner Helen Gregory

Police think items were dumped in the Porirua landfill by a person of interest.

‘Exciting times’ - Second Costco supermarket tipped for Auckland suburb

Rolleston was thought to be site of a second store. Now, that's changed. Bosses are mum.

Scam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, police

The victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.

Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country

Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.

Police probe brutal schoolgirl attack at Upper Hutt College

Other pupils film and laugh at the vicious attack. None try to intervene.