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King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend
Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'
Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.
Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer
The customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.
Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.
'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot
How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.
Lower Hutt man critically injured following late night assault
Police were called to a Randwick Rd address about 8pm.
'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack
Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.
'The truth and you are strangers': Judge's verdict on dishonest offender
The judge said the man told probation 'inaccuracies and untruths'.
'Gobsmacked': Plaque stolen from man's grave 24 years after death
The distraught family only discovered the theft after their mother's recent death.
Sociopath teen rapist denied parole after nearly 50 bail breaches
Noah Matthews' level of risk remains unclear due to a delay in a psychological assessment.
'Struggling to find the words': Tributes for Kiwi rider after fatal motorcycle crash
Shane Richardson, 29, suffered severe chest injuries in the 11-bike crash.
High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died
He died in Wellington today and is survived by three sons and six daughters.
‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.
Watch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch
The branch also brought down a powerline, increasing the danger.
Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.
'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.
Missing Wellington 12-year-old found safe and taken home to parents
William's father said it was a tough few days with mixed messages involved.
Nicola Willis' plan to save 'billions' thanks to Budget cuts
Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.
Watch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairy
A man has been arrested and charged over the incident on Saturday.
'Dangerous' vigilante deflates woman's tyres for legally using disability park
The woman said it's one of several incidents she's experienced using disability parks.
'Feel like a human': Resene workers struggle to get by on wages
One man said he couldn't even afford a birthday gift for his child.
'I'm innocent': Baby Ru's mum speaks about day her son was killed
Baby Ru’s mother reflects on her loss and unanswered questions 18 months on.
‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam fright
Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.
Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.