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Composting company fined $71,000 for stinking out neighbours
25 Feb 2026A judge says he has no doubt the odour would have been objectionable during inspections and affected residents would have been "revolted and distressed".
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Businesses excited at prospect of Wellington beaches reopening
25 Feb 2026Shop owner Kate Necklen says it would be "awesome" to see people back at south coast bays which have been off limits since a sewage plant failure.
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Who wants to be Napier's deputy mayor now? Five say 'no thanks'
25 Feb 2026The mayor has suddenly stood down his deputy.
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'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopening
25 Feb 2026A January storm caused more than 40 landslides on the mountain, with the worst taking six lives when it hit the holiday park below.
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Watch: Mayor goes for swim as Wellington beaches reopen
25 Feb 2026Andrew Little has announced swimmers can now get back in the water, at their own risk, and took a dip to prove it's safe.
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Spark to block phones unable to call 111 after 3G shutdown
25 Feb 2026Some of the phones can remain connected if a software update is completed.
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Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus
Kael Leona pleaded guilty to murder and strangulation of Bernice Louise Marychurch, just weeks before he was due to stand trial.
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Auckland election rivals unite against racism
25 Feb 2026Candidates contesting a local body election want ethnicity left out of the race as they vie for one of the four seats that are up for grabs.
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Two people critically hurt as train and car collide
25 Feb 2026Firefighers had to cut the car's occupants free from the wreck after it collided with a freight train near New Plymouth.
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'If I'm guilty, I'm guilty': What a father who admitted killing his son told a journalist
25 Feb 2026Nearly two years before Mukzameel Ali pleaded guilty to killing his son Mustafa, he gave his account of what happened.
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'Absolute shambles': UK border change kicks in for dual nationals
25 Feb 2026Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from today - but can try their luck with an expired passport if they have to. Audio
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Delays, cancellations expected for Auckland trains after trespass incident
25 Feb 2026Passengers should check live departures and on platform information displays for more information, AT says.
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Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains
25 Feb 2026Many people seek out counselling when going through a rough patch, or wondering how to improve a relationship. How do you decide if it's right for you?
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Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door
25 Feb 2026The victim was taken to the hospital in a serious condition.
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Chilly tinge due for South Island temperatures
25 Feb 2026Southern parts will soon be experiencing "some of the coldest air of the year so far". Audio
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Further delay in trial over Alan Hall's wrongful conviction
25 Feb 2026Two men are facing charges of wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice.
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Power concerns: Lines companies urged to consider 'non-network' solutions
25 Feb 2026Flexible pricing and other 'non-network' solutions could reduce the cost for consumers and improve the electricity system, argue the agencies governing energy use.
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MediMap health portal hack 'a wake-up call'
25 Feb 2026A cyber security consultant says organisations need to take ownership of where they put their information. Audio
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Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel closed by crash
25 Feb 2026The tunnel was closed for a time on Wednesday morning.
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Parking shortages 'a failed experiment' in planning, councillor says
25 Feb 2026Having nowhere to park is causing anxiety and disputes, a councillor says. Audio
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Study aims to protect communities during extreme weather
25 Feb 2026Back-to-back floods last winter caused extensive damage to farms and rural properties, with crops inundated with silt, fences washed away and land lost to swollen rivers.
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Number of Auckland rough sleepers drops
25 Feb 2026But those on the front line are treating the figure with caution, saying it's too early to tell if the quarter's drop is a trend or seasonal dip. Audio
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'The trails are awesome, the location is awesome'
The Wellington Mountain Bike festival kicks off this Friday with three days of racing, shuttle runs, food, beer and entertainment in three different trail spots around the city.
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Young people facing more psychological distress - report
25 Feb 2026A report which gives a snapshot of mental health and addiction services in the year to June 2025 has also found that youth are finding it harder to get specialist help. Audio
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