Man killed by falling branch, roads closed as wild weather hits
A man has been killed by a falling branch, thousands of properties remain without power and state highways…
Police appeal 2 years after Baby Ru killing
On the eve of the two year anniversary of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru’s death, police are appealing…
The rare fertility surgery that can give Kiwi girls a chance at children after cancer treatment
“There’s a really high chance that the treatment they’re going to have is going to put them into…
Flights cancelled, major route blocked as winds lash South Island
Several flights have been either delayed or cancelled, hundreds of homes are without power, and a major state…
Sporting academy to open as charter school next year
An Upper Hutt academy will become New Zealand’s first sports school when it opens as the latest charter…
Scientists target millipede infestation on Wellington’s South Coast
Hundreds of Portugese millipedes are invading homes along Wellington’s South Coast, prompting scientists to investigate ways to halt…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
Wellington teacher found not guilty of historical student abuse allegations
The complainant, now an adult, alleged woman had sexually abused him in the early 2000s while he was…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected with a margin of 45 votes
Both the Prime Minister and the Labour leader criticised Chung over an email he sent about former mayor…
Wellington councillor Ray Chung re-elected by narrow margin
Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung has just narrowly scraped onto the city’s council. Chung was voted onto council…
Doctors hit back at Minister accusing them of crossing ‘ethical line’
Senior doctors have hit back at the Health Minister’s accusation that they’re putting politics before patients, saying he’s…
Simeon Brown accuses doctors of crossing ‘ethical line’ amid strike action
Health Minister Simeon Brown has come out firing at the senior doctors’ annual conference, accusing them of “crossing…