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Record number of Christmas Boxes, as need becomes 'dire'
PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.
US climber killed in fall on Aoraki, French guide was 'careful and diligent'
Internationally-recognised guide Thomas Vialletet called the job a 'dream that came true'.
Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile
Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.
Daily smoking numbers plateau, slight increase in vapers
The prevalence for daily smoking had dropped just a fraction from 6.9 to 6.8 percent.
Residents challenge 'unlawful' Wellington flight path changes
A change to flight paths in December 2022 meant fewer departures over Newlands and more over Khandallah and Broadmeadows.
Residents challenge 'unlawful' Wellington flight path changes
A change to flight paths in December 2022 meant fewer departures over Newlands and more over Khandallah and Broadmeadows.
Father of man who drowned in harbour appalled by mayor's video
New Wellington Mayor Andrew Little posted a video on social media announcing the removal of safety fences, standing on the waterfront.
Seymour put people at risk with media event at measles-testing spot, Labour says
Some people being tested onsite were understood to be considered close contacts and were in quarantine.
'Like rotting flesh': 'Voodoo' flower blooming just in time for Halloween
With two lilies preparing to bloom at Wellington's Begonia House, there's still time for you to have a sniff - if you dare.
Kiwis cash in on record-high gold prices
Companies that buy and sell gold in New Zealand have seen a boom as people look to capitalise on recent record-high gold prices.
'Frightening accident': Man killed by falling tree as gales bound Wellington
"We've seen close calls before, we've seen falling branches just miss people", says the woman who came across the man hit by a falling branch.
Trucks crash, flights cancelled as winds ramp up
The weather has cut power, spurred emergency services, and halted planes and ferries, but looks to get worse. Video
Child murderer denied parole again - he claims he's 'too old' to reoffend
Paul Joseph Dally kidnapped, raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in 1989. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1990.
Viagogo makes 'a 180-degree U-turn' on position, claims Commerce Commission
The global ticket reseller says it has not made a concession, as the Commerce Commission suggests.
Viagogo argues against court ruling it misled ticket-buyers
Viagog's lawyer said it was difficult to see how an objective person would be misled into thinking Viagogo was a primary ticket seller. Audio
'Substantial flock of birds': Large dent visible on nose of plane after take-off drama
The Fiji Airways flight encountered the birds as it left Christchurch and spent two hours circling above the airport.
Wellington waterfront's 'Water Whirler' damaged again
Len Lye's wand-like sculpture was last repaired in October 2024.
Firetruck breaks down en route to Auckland fire
The truck from the Grey Lynn station would have the first to a fire, but the accelerator snapped.
Work to restore Wellington's Begonia House to start next month
The popular 1960s glasshouse won a reprieve from the wrecking ball when the council voted to save it.
Missing diver likely drowned while freediving alone, coroner rules
Jinting Guo went missing after setting out for a dive in Titahi Bay in October 2023, his shin bone was found earlier this year.
Quake building rule change could be 'win' for closed Chateau Tongariro
The 96-year-old building closed in February 2023 due to earthquake risk. Audio
Government rolls out new home care model for older people
The new system will be implemented in the South Island on Wednesday, as part of a series of improvements to the aged care system.
Taxis refusing short distance rides from airport
Some people in suburbs close to Wellington Airport have reported being refused rides from taxis at the airport due to the short distance of the trips. Audio
City to Sea Bridge advocate optimistic after earthquake law change
The standards being scrapped are too broad and inconsistent, the Construction Minister says.
