Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.
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Windy weekend of pre-Christmas events in Wellington
Summer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.
Accused bigamist to keep name secret for now
A suppression hearing was expected to be held today, but did not happen.
Plimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take months
Some Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.
Properties evacuated after surface flooding in Wellington
At least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Porirua flood cleanup continues ahead of more heavy rain
As locals clean up, authorities clear drains and run pumps before more rain hits.
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Plimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'
Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.
'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuations
Mayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.
Homes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopened
Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.
Dramatic rescue: Man falls 20m down cliff, friend clings for life to vegetation
A man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.
Transmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'
It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.
Porirua and Lower Hutt residents on edge
A teenager was attacked over the weekend outside Queensgate Mall.
20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrockets
Leak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.
Rookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girl
Three teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.
Hallucinations prompted knife attack on neighbours
Darcey Roberts was declared insane after the attack.
Father jailed for killing his 3-month-old baby daughter
It's still not known what the man did to cause the fatal injuries to the 3-month-old girl.
Councillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposal
Colleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.
Mayor urges review of Wellington Water's structure
Wellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.
GP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teeth
Patients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.
Seven gang members arrested in relation to reported Porirua stabbing
But more people are believed to have been involved in the serious assault, police say.
Early morning wild ride across Wellington ends in arrest
An early morning police pursuit lasted all the way from Kilbirnie to Porirua.
Porirua City Council to pay back wage subsidy
Porirua City Council excluded rates revenue from its application.
Queen St closure: Auckland's oldest McDonald's shutting doors
McDonald's Queen St restaurant opened in 1977 when a Big Mac cost less than $1.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
'Not acceptable': Social housing provider under fire for mould-ridden rental
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the landlord to pay more than $2000 in damages.
Labour's Mana candidate Barbara Edmonds facing 'outright' racism
One person wouldn't vote for her because they didn't like the Black Lives Matter protests.
Slain officer Matthew Hunt honoured on Police Remembrance Day
This year's Police Remembrance Day is 'particularly poignant' following Hunt's death.
Ben Kepes: Whittaker's and all that is good about dynasties
Ben Kepes on keeping it in the family.
Police warn public after spate of indecent assaults near train station
Police are asking the public to remain alert and aware.