Flights disrupted after smoke at airport in capital
Air New Zealand flights in and out of Wellington were being held late on Friday night, after the main terminal building at the airport was evacuated.
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Police gave woman's address to ex-partner by mistake
Police gave woman's address to ex-partner by mistake
A woman says her family's safety was put at risk after police mistakenly released their address to her ex-partner who is subject to a protection order.
Bar bouncers busted in drug crackdown
Bar bouncers busted in drug crackdown
A security company has lost its licence after five of its doormen were busted in a drug crackdown which netted cocaine and $120,000 in cash.
Unknown pooper leaves 'revolting' surprise in park
Unknown pooper leaves 'revolting' surprise in park
A mysterious defecator forced officials to close a fernery park as cleaning teams were sent in to deal with their mess.
Martial arts training used in pharmacy attack
Martial arts training used in pharmacy attack
A "very brave" forensic scientist has been praised for helping to stop an assault at a pharmacy and post office.
Director says NZ ‘took my breath away’
Director of Brad Pitt film says the South Island ‘took my breath away’
The South Island's stunning, remote landscapes are about to hit the silver screen again - this time with Brad Pitt and NZ mountain rescue dog, Uber, centre-stage.
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
A historic South Island pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.
Kiwi ICE detainee has conviction quashed
Kiwi ICE detainee has conviction quashed, family hoping for quick release
The sister-in-law of a New Zealand citizen detained by ICE in the United States said the quashing of her conviction is a huge relief.
Heavy swell warning for Cook Strait
Heavy swell warning for Cook Strait; wind gust tips over Golden Bay Air plane
The waves are forecast to reach 8-9 metres in the Cook Strait by Tuesday afternoon.
Mastercard plans changes to tackle fraud
Mastercard plans changes to tackle fraud
Numberless cards and one-time use card numbers are part of changes Mastercard is planning to help tackle fraud.
More food banks will close: Salvation Army
More food banks will close: Salvation Army
More food banks will "undoubtedly" close after govt funding dries up next year, the Salvation Army says, despite a Budget commitment to keep pumping some money into the system.
Remains of missing 'kind-hearted' man found
Remains of missing 'kind-hearted' man found
Human skeletal remains have been identified as those of a "kind-hearted fella" who went missing in May last year.
Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools
Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools
A $30 million fund has been set up to put solar panels on 500 schools in New Zealand, the Energy and Education ministers announced in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.
Aussie couple follow band to NZ
Aussie couple follow band to NZ
An Australian couple who first met on the dance floor travelled thousands of kilometres to see to their favourite bluegrass band at the Tussock Country Music Festival.
No parole for $15m fraudster
No parole for $15m fraudster who claims to be 'a good budgeter'
A Ponzi scheme fraudster, who ripped off investors for more than $15 million, has told the Parole Board he is ‘‘a good budgeter’’.
Heavy rain triggers flood preparations for top of South Island
Heavy rain triggers flood preparations for top of South Island
MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
Three dead as one remains missing in crash
Three dead as one remains missing in crash
Three people have died after a two-vehicle crash in on State Highway 1, Waiouru, overnight, while one person remains missing.
AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
The government says a new law allowing the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make benefit decisions will modernise NZ's welfare system.
Tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish collected
Tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish collected in Christchurch over year
Christchurch City Council estimates 909 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish was collected in the last financial year.