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Police officer slept with woman after routine traffic stop
An officer used the police database to make enquires about the woman and had consensual sex with her the next night.
Tory Whanau says Ray Chung has apologised via email
The Wellington mayor says it's for Chung to share the apology over an inappropriate email he sent two years ago, while her focus is in running the city.
Ray Chung says email leaked in 'attack' to discredit him
But the mayoral candidate says he regrets writing the email about Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau.
All Blacks stars encourage kids in skills, drills at Poneke Rugby Club
New Zealand face France in the second test at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday.
Virtual tour of Scott's Discovery Hut debuts at Te Papa Museum
Pet and feed a huskie and fly in a balloon over the Antarctic, like Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Audio
Family of Kiwi woman killed by elephant thankful for support
Alison Taylor was attacked by a female elephant while walking on a safari.
Woman killed by elephant remembered as an 'inspiration that we can all do more'
Alison Taylor has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person.
'Best hot chocolate': Freezing tramper, dog rescued by Air Force
David Graham and dog Winnie the Kelpie were winched to safety by an Air Force helicopter before hypothermia could set in.
Protest outside Supreme Court over Uber case
The Court is to decide whether its drivers should be considered employees.
Cook Strait ferry changes course after alarm sounds
The Aratere ferry is taking a different route through the Marlborough Sounds "as a precaution".
Scores ignore rain to welcome new Bluebridge ferry
The Livia will be able to carry more freight and passengers across Cook Strait compared with the vessel it replaces.
Loafers Lodge fire: Manslaughter accused identified in court
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.
Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
Warning: This story contains graphic details about the home where Julia DeLuney allegedly murdered her mother.
Woman accused of murdering elderly mum struggled with finances
Helen Gregory, aged 79, died at her Khandallah home. Her daughter is now on trial accused of her murder. Audio
Attack on popular walking track prompts safety measures
People are walking in pairs, and witnesses are being urged to speak to police after an attack at a popular Porirua walking track.
Wellington's Green Party council candidates promote transport proposals
They say their proposal to give buses priority on key routes would cut some commuter's trips by 10-15 minutes.
Great Kaikōura Whale Count reaches 51 at halftime
The annual count, which is run by the The Kaikōura Ocean Research Institute, tracks whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.
Stolen car driven towards police before hitting school bus
Police received reports of the vehicle being driven erratically in the Eastbourne area around 8.30am today.
'His light was like no other': Dubstep musician found dead
Oliver Hayes' sister says there is a police investigation and the family are waiting for answers.
Tory Whanau 'glad' to see new mayoral candidate
The new candidate is the former director of sustainability at Kāinga Ora and former Chartered Accountant from KPMG.
Investigation into unexplained Wellington death continues
Police were called to the scene in Newtown on Saturday.
Judge drops murder charges after deeming unsafe for jury to convict
A women was facing a charge of being party to murder for the death of Rau Tongia, who died in Karori in 2020.
Why doing an 'autumn clean' could keep you and your home healthier this winter
Many household cleaners released "volatile organic compounds" which could cause headaches and eye, nose or throat irritation.
Mayor, community back Resene workers' battle for Living Wage
One worker said he had to choose between buying his child a birthday gift or paying the bills.