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'Told it was in my head': Teen's years of pain were signs of rare cancer
It took years for Amelie Cakebread to be given an ultrasound, which revealed the truth.
The little-known 'life-changing' organ donation that almost anyone can give
One donor's daughter said they had no idea he could donate after multi-organ failure.
Cop critically injured by fleeing teens 'making progress' after brain injury, police say
The officer will be moved to a specialist facility for head injury recovery.
Solo parent trap: Minister sought advice on controversial policy but no plans for change
Officials provided alternatives to the system in 2024 but these were ultimately dismissed.
Fresh industrial action issued for Interislander with cargo loading, work callback ban
The industrial action won't affect passengers or any non-KiwiRail cargo.
Man one of first charged under new coward punch law after Hutt scuffle
The law came into effect just a couple of weeks ago.
Young teens appear in court after crash that left police officer in coma
The officer remains unconscious and on a ventilator in Wellington Hospital.
'Hopeful every day': Cop injured by fleeing driver still unconscious
The young father's loved ones feel a 'loss of control' as they wait by his bedside.
'Not mini-adults': Why teens charged after cop critically injured likely won't be named
The decisions around how to deal with them are tightly constrained by legislation.
'Deeply emotional time': Dame sets up fundraiser for critically injured cop
The business leader said the man's family were "dedicated to being there for him".
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car near Lower Hutt crossing
The incident was outside the Stokes Valley shops shortly before midday.
Victim says she is still punished by family for speaking out about child sex abuse
The woman even had to take out a restraining order against a man known to her abuser.
Why the literal warm welcome at this Hilton hotel surprised me
DoubleTree by Hilton in Wellington has just the trick to take the winter chill off.
Couple accused of $100k fraud 'shocked' after discovering potential police conflict
Police later reviewed the officer's work and disclosed his involvement for transparency.
Porirua woman partly cut off husband's penis 'to stop his cheating'
She lay next to the sleeping victim with the knife, saying he would not cheat again.
Man found hiding under shed after 'dangerous' high-speed boat chase
When told he was being arrested he said "what for?" before driving his boat away.
Toddler's had 7 failed surgeries – now his brother faces same ordeal
Dad says he's cried more in the past two years than in his whole adult life.
Teen back home after life-threatening battle with meningitis in Bali
Ashen, 16, fell critically ill in Bali after eating undercooked pork.
Passenger pays stranger to chase bus after being stranded at toilet stop
Thomas Fry, 74, was left behind in Waipukurau during a rest break.
The invisible issue that could be harming our sleep - NZ study goes under the covers
Researchers have shed light on an unseen public health issue in homes in Wellington.
‘Incredible’ update as Porirua teen wakes from coma in Bali intensive-care unit
A Givealittle page has been set up to help family members stay by his side.
The Covid-era feud over 35 million masks still haunts the Ministry of Health
Trouble began when the ministry backtracked on part of an order over quality concerns.
Copper thieves in train tunnel caused Wellington commuter chaos
The thieves fled the scene before police could arrive, KiwiRail said.
Mandatory emergency evacuation order issued for Wellington waterfront homes as ‘significant swell event’ looms
The warning comes after Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency.
How a century-old boundary blunder caused a six-figure court clash for Wellington neighbours
The judge slashed the neighbours' $228,000 claim to just $14,000.
Watch: Humpback day in Evans Bay delights Wellington commuters
Keen-eyed whale watchers believed they saw a mother and calf enjoying the harbour.
Teens with eating disorders denied best care due to strict hospital age limits, report says
Young eating disorder patients were often put in shared rooms in the adult ward.
'He thought it was all over': Yachtie lucky to be alive after touch-and-go navy rescue
Rescuers feared they wouldn't find the yacht stricken in the Cook Strait.
Dad who lives in tent with disabled kids says controversial benefit policy needs to change
A legal challenge is running so parents who share childcare equally can both receive help.
Kiwi company accused of withholding bonuses, Hurricanes tickets from striking union members
Workers allege they are being treated differently during attempts to get a living wage.
Why I don't regret taking the easy way out with weight loss drugs
Weight loss medication has changed the way I feel about myself, says Melissa Nightingale.