Progress at last for Wellington central library project
The library has been closed since March 2019, and is not scheduled to reopen until 2026.
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Wellington council chasing $17k in parking fines after Parliament protest
255 fines are yet to be paid.
Parliament protest 'judge' stood down from senior role with prominent health provider
Man who wore a wig and brandished a gavel in front of Parliament now subject of a review.
100,000 jobs in 30 years: Ambitious plan for capital
From tourism to STEM, Wellington will have it all.
Live: 6 deaths, 1653 new Covid cases; Figures at lowest rates since February
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 2425.
Drive-by shooters 'only wanted to scare'
The pair will continue to serve their sentence behind bars.
Watch: Cyclist '30cm from death' after near-miss with Countdown delivery driver
Countdown said the incident is 'not what we would expect from our drivers'.
Treasury officials working on plan to fund Govt's multi-billion mass transit vision
Transport Minister Michael Wood says they are due to report back to Cabinet in February.
Woman in critical condition after Masterton crash - police unsure if other car involved
Police say it's not clear whether the car crashed into another vehicle or a pole.
Woman unable to sleep in own bed after indecent assault
'No one should feel afraid to fall asleep' - Victim.
Porirua could get 6000 new homes under new scheme
The area is the first to be assessed under the new scheme.
Water tragedy: Body pulled from the sea at Titahi Bay
Police were called this morning after reports someone was seen in the water.
Snap building closures driven by untested WorkSafe guidance
Several high-profile buildings in Wellington have abruptly closed this year alone.
Five hundred police brought in for Tamaki's protest
New figures show police were well stocked up with staff for the anti-Government protest.
'She did her best': Foster mum escapes conviction for hitting kids
Foster mum who hit boys did so because she couldn't cope with their behaviour.
Police spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupation
The cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.
Worker's ERA complaint results in $8000 bill for legal costs
Worker who claimed resignation was forced and wiped company data must now help pay costs.
Cyclists fuming over proposed pathway on Shelly Bay Rd
Traffic is expected to triple – but little is being done to help cyclists.
Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all
'Everyone's sharing, it's beautiful, it's bringing people together.'
Live: 2780 new cases, 20 Covid-related deaths
An expert says there are areas in which our pandemic response could be improved.
'Devastating': Young family lose everything, including kittens, in house fire
'They were really lucky to get out when they did.'
Te reo artwork stirs debate in Wellington
The installation will open to the public from 1 September.
Child rapist who caused 'generational trauma' jailed
One of the man's victims was his biological daughter.
Poems highlight mental health issues that come with ageing
Wally Brown took to writing humorous poems about the struggles of getting old.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 August, 2022
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NZ airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A thousand tickets for three months of unlimited travel around New Zealand for $799.
Wellington breathes sigh of relief as protest dissipates
Brain Tamaki reckons up to 6000 people came to protest. Police think it was about 1500.
Wellington mayoral candidates open to amalgamation
Businesses have called for amalgamation in a pre-election report.
Protesters leave Parliament grounds as demonstration wraps up
Police said no issues were reported as the group marched to Parliament today.
Wellington City Council cancels bus lane tickets
If you have already paid for a ticket, you might be getting a refund.