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Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in Wellington

Part of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene.

‘Quite shocking’: Witness describes stopping car that ran over woman, police speaking to 82yo driver

The woman was left in a critical condition after she was struck by a car.

‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoon

The cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.

New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’

Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.

Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact

Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.

'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise

Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.

‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to fold

Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.

‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champs

Around 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.

'What a load of BS': Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful, makes jibe about European holiday

Hastings man running for mayor has brushed off a jibe from one of his fellow councillors.

Neighbours recall ‘large boom’ as Christchurch house fire erupts

Five fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flights

The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.

The Country: Are we better off in a world without cows?

Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dr Vaughn Holder, and Phil Duncan.

'It broke my heart': Mother's grief after man filmed himself abusing infant and toddler

Damian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.

‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talks

Instead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.

Three-year-old dies following driveway accident in Northland

Police say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.

German national remains in critical condition after Courtenay Place crash

Witnesses say pedestrian was carried 15m down the street until she was thrown off car.

Helen Clark urges Peters to restate Cook Islands ties in China talks

Helen Clark urges Winston Peters to clarify NZ's ties with the Cook Islands.