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No GPs at Carterton clinic as health shortage bites
A medical clinic in Carterton will have no GP for the rest of the week as it grapples with the challenges of a GP shortage.
UK travel no longer visa-free for Kiwis
From 8 January, New Zealand citizens wanting to travel to the United Kingdom will need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation before leaving home.
Researchers surprised to find marine animal forests in Wellington's shallow waters
Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio
GNS job cuts: 'Quite possibly people will die'
Fifty-nine jobs are set to go at GNS Science as part of public sector job cuts. Audio
Casey Costello under fire on links to tobacco industry
Researchers at a health conference have questioned the Associate Minister of Health's credibility.
Two women sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Rau Tongia
Two women convicted of the murder of Karori man Rau Tongia have been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Rau Tongia murder: Convicted killers to be sentenced
Three women found guilty on charges related to the death of Rau Tongia - including two convicted of murder - will be sentenced on Thursday.
Plan to save historic Wellington landmark falls apart
An agreement to restore the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda has been terminated, with Wellington City Council looking at other options.
New charge for overseas visitors to Te Papa met with positive response
Those visiting from New Zealand are able to enter straight away while those visiting from overseas now have to pay a $35 entry fee.
Aged care workers begin reapplying for jobs at Arvida facility
Last month Arvida proposed cutting more than 400 hours a week for staff at its Wellington Village at the Park, in Berhampore.
NZ not adapting to climate change fast enough - commission
The country must shift from a reactive approach to climate change to a proactive one, report says.
OCR cut brings relief for home buyers and retailers
New Zealanders are being told yesterday's unexpected cut to the Official Cash Rate will provide some relief for those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Six ways to survive rising rates
Council rates have spiked across the country - leaving some staring at their bank balances in dismay. Here's how to manage the squeeze.
Repairs underway for broken sewage pipe in Wellington
The wastewater pipe in Eastbourne burst on Saturday afternoon, forcing the closure of three public beaches.
Council wasn't advised of ageing water mains under Thorndon Quay - business group
Businesses are concerned the cycleway being built will end up being ripped up due to an ageing pipe network underneath.
'Soul destroying': Health NZ proposes cuts to recently established jobs
The change has blindsided Te Whatu Ora workers already coping with restructures, the Public Service Association says.
Safety officers proving their worth on deterring student fights in Porirua
The mayor says an initiative centred on the main railway station is off to a good start.
Aged care facility proposes cutting 400 hrs/wk from roster
More than 400 hours a week are proposed to be cut from care workers, nurses and activity coordinators at aged care provider Arvida's Wellington Village at the Park facility.
How Wellington's windy weather has been turned into dazzling art
A simulation captures eight years of Pōneke weather, with a day's worth of data shown every second.
Brokenwood Mysteries' 'storylines so good' people believe the characters are real
The series has found fans in a local police officer and forensic toxicologist.
Arrested, impounded, breathalysed - boy racer crackdown in numbers
Operation Kereru has seen police responding to anti-social car gatherings over the weekend in Wellington, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.
419 jobs axed at Oranga Tamariki, 300 jobs set to go at ACC
Oranga Tamariki and ACC have confirmed they will axe roles to meet the government's required spending cuts.
Chris Hipkins addresses Labour faithful at party conference
A one-term government, funding for cancer medications and the quality of TVNZ's broadcasting were hot topics of discussion.
Footage from PM's official residence used in murder trial
Police have used CCTV footage - including from Premier House - as evidence in a murder trial in the High Court in Wellington.
Court hears of 111 call from house of slain Karori man
A woman who was in the house the night Karori man Rau Tongia died says she woke to what sounded like fireworks.