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Blitz on illegal home sales
The Real Estate Agents Authority has laid charges against a Wellington property company for allegedly buying and selling property without a licence.

Church told to redesign carpark after two deaths
A Wellington coroner has recommended a local church overhaul its carpark layout after a second child was killed in the L-shaped lot.

Weather and earthquake-related claims flood in
Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.

Man arrested after armed robberies in Lower Hutt
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a string of aggravated robberies at Lower Hutt shops this morning.

Teen found in creek drowned - police
A post-mortem has found a teen whose body was found in a Wainuiomata creek last night drowned.

Injured motorcyclists airlifted to hospital
Injured motorcyclists were airlifted to hospitals in two separate incidents in the lower North Island today.

Wellington mayoralty too close to call
Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has a nervous two-day wait to see if she holds her position.