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'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.
Using AI to 'bring a bit more humanity back into banking'
A financial consultant believes AI will transform New Zealand's banking sector and how consumers interact with their banks.
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
The airline has cut the Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka saying it was facing out of control costs despite strong bookings.
How many speeding tickets do emergency services get?
Tickets are waived if a vehicle is responding to an emergency - but often that's not the case.
City to Sea Bridge: Councillor confident fences to be removed shortly
Renewal and strengthening costs will be around $7 million, much lower than the $36m for demolition, Diane Calvert says.
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
'Scale and pace we haven't seen before': Record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio
Passengers given 'toilet supplies' while trapped 3 hours on train
Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.
Transmission Gully led to fewer road deaths, faster travel - report
Infometrics looked at the economic and social benefits of recently built highways Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti Expressways.
Watch: Wellington Circus Hub marks 20 years with big plans
After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio
Mother killed after hitting bridge while towed by jetski
Tira Wilson, 41, died when she was thrown from a ski biscuit.
No contracts signed yet for demolition of controversial Wellington bridge - mayor
Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.
Demolition work on Wellington's Sea Bridge halted
The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.
City to Sea bridge closed as demolition preparations begin
Some Wellingtonians are dismayed that the council has closed a bridge linking the city to sea.
Gang Conflict Warrant in place across Hawke's Bay
Extra police sent to region after four people injured in two separate gang-related incidents.