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Shining the spotlight on NZ's hidden events workforce It’s all too common in the world where the spotlight rules supreme: for each artist on stage there are half a dozen workers making the magic happen.

Wild winds tip over shipping container, rip out fence and trees Matt Hudson caught the aftermath of the gust which blew through Mazengarb Reserve and neighbouring properties.

Public service hubs won't be far if Labour is re-elected, Hipkins says Labour is ready to “hit the go button” on regional state service hubs early in their next term.

Videos surface of Wellington teen climbing cranes and 'rooftopping' The 18-year-old says he has climbed three cranes in Wellington and police are investigating.

Prisoner granted bail goes missing Sam Sulusi was granted bail to attend his father's funeral on Friday.

Three shots fired in suburban street No one was injured in the incident around 1am on Sunday.

Truck and trailer rolls on Wellington motorway Motorists travelling southbound on State Highway 2 are still experiencing delays after the incident shortly after 3pm Monday.

South Island snow 'absolutely brilliant' for ski areas Fights in and out of Queenstown and Invercargill airports have resumed, and ski areas expect top spring conditions once the "weather bomb" storm clears.