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Fights break-out at Naenae's new pool, police called
The swimming pool recently reopened in December.
Siale Siale sentenced to 2 years 3 months imprisonment for manslaughter
A man who pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter for the death of South African man Luke Smith has been sentenced to two years and three months imprisonment.
Hundreds of Disney sketches and concept artwork to go on display at Tākina
Every Disney character starts with a drawing and now fans will get to see the beginnings of 100 years of their favourite characters in Wellington. Audio
Crash victim a UK resident who had previously lived in NZ
The woman who died in a tragic crash in Martinborough has been named.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA take over from police
The idle cameras may be located in your area.
Mysterious helicopters flying over Lower Hutt spook residents
Social media pages blew up with people reporting seeing the helicopters with no lights in the sky.
Council votes to save Wellington's Begonia House
The greenhouse, built in 1960 to house exotic plants at the city's Botanic Gardens, faced demolition as the council sought to save money as part of its long-term plan amendment. Audio
The pie shop drawing queues out the door
"I base [the pie] on the season and the vibe and the mood of people," explains pie professional, Joe Player, who has come up with over 1500 varieties. Audio
Wellington's Fear Factory scares up its final frights
Fear Factory says a drop in visitor numbers and a Covid-19 hangover both played a part in the closure of its Wellington branch.
Rubbish removal a priority in Mangawhai after tornado
The council is promising more than one sweep as residents and businesses dispose of their damaged goods. Audio
Partner of Australian diplomat involved in Bledisloe brawl pleads guilty
The assault occurred after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Wellington last September.
Bioluminescence resembles blue 'LED lights in waves'
It may be visible again after providing a spectacular light show on Paraparaumu beach last night.
Cyclist saved after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
Vivienne Westwood exhibition opens in Wellington
The retrospective explores the work of one of the pioneers of punk fashion.
Are you protected if that expensive concert is cancelled?
You're ready to go the show, and check out your favourite band - but then it's called off. What do you do next?
Penguins being attacked by dogs at Auckland beach
Some dog owners ignore the signs saying where dogs are allowed or not, the Muriwai Environmental Trust says.
Wellington's abandoned Reading Cinema sold
Tory Whanau is welcoming the sale of the city's earthquake-prone Reading Cinema after a proposed $32m deal fell through last year.
Where to travel for Christmas in 2025
Feeling disenchanted after getting rain for Christmas? Check out these destinations next year instead.
Shark attacks rare, but swimmers should be wary, scientist says
The risk of attacks is pretty low, says shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott, but people should remember "it is their supermarket we are venturing into".
More getting into festive spirit by ditching alcohol
It's that time of year - where Christmas parties and events are filling the calendar.
Jetstar spreading its wings with additional trans-Tasman routes
An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more trans-Tasman routes are set to launch in the next six months. Audio
Homes set to face even bigger power price
More needs to be done as consumers face higher power bills over the coming years, a spokesperson for the Electricity Authority admits.
How to keep the costs of Christmas down this season
The costs of Christmas are already adding up for many of us, so RNZ has some money-saving hacks to help you avoid being in the red this holiday season.
New whooping cough cases almost double in a week
The latest figures from ESR show 156 new cases were reported last week, up from 80.