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How a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheart
Faith Ward has been named the newest member of the elite group.
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Kiwi killed by elephant 'an inspiration' for community, farewell planned for next month
Alison Taylor, 67, died in Zambia alongside relative Easton Janet Taylor, 68.
'Exercise caution': Investigation into Kiwi's death in elephant attack
Alison Taylor died alongside her relative, Easton Janet Taylor, while on safari in Africa.
'Amazing woman': Kiwi killed by elephant remembered as adventurous traveller
Alison Jean Taylor died with her relative in an elephant attack in Zambia this week.
Minister announces new Whānau Ora commissioning agencies
Whānau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says he wants transparency from the new agencies. Photo / Mark Mitchell
'My neck crackled when I moved': Paralysed league player's goal to walk after ill-fated tackle
Ben Stowers succumbed to a horrific injury during a pre-season rugby league match.
Police appeal for witnesses after sexual assault on Porirua walking track
Info sought on man seen near the area.
Men caught with 180 times legal limit of pāua in Wellington - one of the biggest illegal hauls
The amount of pāua was about $25,000-worth, Fisheries says.
Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail
The woman was shaken by the incident.
Porirua farewells beloved rugby player Adam Vardey
Adam Vardey, formerly a trainer at Arena Fitness, died this week of brain cancer. Video / Arena Fitness
'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community
Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.
Police seek answers in unsolved Porirua homicide
Six months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.
Used car dealer ordered to pay hundreds of thousands after key loan info missing
Wellington firm El Cheapo Cars was sentenced in the Porirua District Court.
In the money: Punter claims massive $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize
This marks the ninth Powerball multimillionaire in New Zealand this year.
Three apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5m
Crown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.
'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner
The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.
Police training to begin at Massey University next month
The new course is part of a plan to attract more recruits.
'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language
Rosie Solouota became deaf after contracting measles as a baby - her children can hear.
Wellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'
The outbreak started in March with the illness continuing to spread.
Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
How a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis
$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.
Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly average
The region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.
‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.
‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak
The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.
Wellington crypto outbreak: Health NZ issues fresh warning
More cases of contagious bug reported since March 21, particularly in the Hutt Valley.
Starting uni at the age of 9? One young Kiwi has his eyes on the prize
Raymond Hsu, 9, passed the SAT test - and is now aiming for university entrance.
Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling
When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.
Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.