Hospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks
'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'
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'The idea was to design an artificial sky' - architect Gordon Moller on new SkyCity hotel
New hotel opens today, offering 303 rooms and with an initial 65 staff.
Wellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for life
Doctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illness
A friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.
'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried
Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.
One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage
One person was critically injured and died a short time later.
Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment
Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.
'Three years of my free time and weekends': Teen's dream lands him a historic home
Taylor Henderson got into home ownership early after moving one from Lower Hutt.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
One GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needs
Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.
Police car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuit
The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.
Rising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual
Petone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.
GP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hard
Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.
‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousin
Murder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.
Consultation opens on plan to change Petone’s spelling to Pito One
Proposal to correct spelling of Lower Hutt suburb open for consultation.
Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Navy assist in search for unidentified man missing in Wellington Harbour
Up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter scoured Wellington Harbour on Friday.
'Disgraceful': Principal disgusted after young student called racial slur after rugby game
The student was in tears after being subjected to the unprovoked attack.
Primary birthing services could resume at Lower Hutt centre after controversial closure
The centre was controversially closed in 2021 despite community efforts to save it.
Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ
Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.
Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour
Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parking
One business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.
Iwi teams up with WelTec to Try-a-Trade, over a seven-week course.
The initiative is aimed at those 18+ who are not employed or studying.
Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged
The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.
Pair charged over 'horrific' child abuse, conspiring to lie to cops
The two people are also accused of conspiring to lie to police.
Taitā Cemetery fire under control
Fire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.
'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured arm
The neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.
Editorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse case
Once again the adults involved have closed ranks.
Person comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'
Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.
Questions remain over Oranga Tamariki involvement with Lower Hutt family
Oranga Tamariki will not say how long it has been involved with the family.
Children found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga Tamariki
The older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.