Wellington battered by 120km/h southerlies, rain and snow
The bad weather has also disrupted sea and air travel with ferries and flights cancelled.
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Impact of the Dawn Raids in the Wellington Region
Wellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.
Wintry weather set to replace warm spell
Whanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.
Heavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failure
The pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.
Crash blocking SH1 at Tawa, queues forming through Porirua
A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked SH1 at Tawa.
Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
It could be 2022 before the wastewater pipe gets a proper replacement.
Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby Orca
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
Bad weather pushes wastewater pipe at Paremata to breaking point
The break in the pipe caused wastewater to overflow into Porirua Harbour.
Sewage leaks into Porirua Harbour, coastal walking track closed
Plan to ease pressure on fragile wastewater pipe goes awry.
Wastewater main under State Highway 1 in Paremata repaired but still fragile
Noth northbound lanes of the motorway are now open.
Police release the names of pair involved in fatal car crash
The two people were 22 and 21 years old.
'Still in shock': Two dead after car crashes into house, tears through foundations
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
TJ Perenara and JH Whittaker among four new inductees to Porirua hall of fame
Four new inductees have been announced to Porirua's hall of fame.
New funding has been secured to build a Porirua Adventure Park
A new Porirua Adventure Park secures new funding but still needs more from the community.
Hero stranger praised for dragging woman from fiery crash
'It was horrific and tragic what I saw, and for at least half an hour I was just shocked.'
James Hardie lawsuit: 'Lives in limbo' homeowner tells court
Sharon Leigh says her dream home is now a living hell - and believes Harditex is to blame.
Covid vaccine rollout falling seriously short in high-risk communities: doctors
'I've also had issues when booking my own family members,' South Auckland GP says.
Accused bigamist to stand trial in July, keeps name secret
He has previously pleaded not guilty to charges of bigamy and obtaining by deception.
Opinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger King
It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
'Absolutely flawed': Will doctors visits become free in huge health shakeup?
"I don't think we've fully comprehended how much change is coming," union leader warns.
'Don't be a risk to other people': Aged-care resident's message after receiving Covid-19 jab
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has begun for aged-care residents in the Wellington region.
Porirua vape shop to install smoke cannons after robbery
Customers inside the shop locked themselves in the bathroom for protection.
The parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental health
Covid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
'Something weird and wonderful' happened at this café
A small Porirua cafe was at the centre of a spontaneous chain of random acts of kindness.
Woman speaks out about interaction with missing teen Jasmine
The 17-year-old, identified by police as Jasmine, has been missing since last Monday.
Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice
The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Name suppression for alleged bigamist to be decided
Bigamy - or marrying more than one person at a time - is an offence under the Crimes Act.
Wellington Water Committee chairman to resign
One committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.
A mother's anguish: Schools demonise my children
OPINION: Gaining support 'depends on how well you can describe your child as a monster'.
Legal fight for disabled children heads to court
Human Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.