Construction starts on controversial state highway pedestrian crossing in Wellington
Wellington Airport has ditched judicial review action, paving the way for the crossing.
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Security ramped up after alleged Tawa College stabbing
Students have been asked to carry their ID with them on school grounds.
Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul seeking Green Party selection
Green MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick has backed the bid.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Man acquitted of Wellington murder jailed in torture plot
William Jan H. Haanstra will serve nine years in jail.
Famous beehive kilns restored, arts centre planned
Plans for an arts centre surrounding Smišek's famous beehive kilns have been announced.
Was teen killer really fit to stand trial?
Haami Hanara was 14 when he fatally stabbed a homeless man at a tavern in 2018.
Analysis: Government moves quickly to commit to Hutt Hospital's future
Health Minister to meet with local leaders tonight after building deemed earthquake-prone.
Rimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threat
Messages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.
Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life
Jan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.
Grim milestone: Covid-related deaths surge past 1000; 9570 new cases
There are 425 people in hospital today, including nine in intensive care.
Māoriland Film Festival to screen during Matariki
The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.
Teen charged with Tawa stabbing appears in court
The boy has automatic name suppression due to his age.
Argosy Property profit down marginally
Leasing inquiry strong for big new industrial estates at Mt Wellington and Onehunga.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block faces uncertainty
Heretaunga Block at Hutt Hospital, which houses vulnerable patients is earthquake-prone.
15-year-old arrested after suspected stabbing in Tawa
Police say the incident was isolated.
Multimillion-dollar maternity upgrade paused after building deemed quake-prone
The second phase of a $9.47m project to improve maternity care is located in the building.
Arrest after suspected stabbing at Wellington school
Students were hiding under desks after school went into lockdown.
9843 new Covid cases, eight virus-related deaths
Expert warns of 'flood' of Long Covid challenges looming for the health system.
Teen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer says
Haami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.
Hutt Hospital's main building deemed earthquake-prone, services to be moved
The building makes up 25 per cent of the overall hospital bed capacity in the region.
Pasifika students targeted by racist graffiti at Wellington school
Offensive comments were found sprayed in bathrooms.
Wellington Airport reports profit after 'rollercoaster' year
The airport's results paint a picture of recovery after a difficult year thanks to Covid.
Major hotel planned for Paraparaumu Beach
"We are incredibly excited by this opportunity."
Sudden death in Wellington CBD not suspicious - Police
There is no indication the death is suspicious, police say.
7061 Covid cases today, five virus-related deaths, 415 people in hospital
There are currently 53,893 active community cases in New Zealand.
Work colleagues who buy Lotto tickets together win $500,000
"I checked the ticket again and again and asked my wife to check as well."
Suppressed: Pair charged over Parliament protest fight to keep names secret
Pair charged following Parliamentary riot keep names suppressed, partly due to safety.
Weak and malnourished seal euthanised
The seal spent the night at Oriental Bay and has now been moved to a more secluded area.
Seal parks up at Wellington waterfront
A seal came ashore in Wellington over the weekend with an object lodged in its neck. Video / Sean Gillespie
Activist and councillor Sophie Handford seeks re-election
Sophie Handford is seeking re-election on the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward in Kāpiti.
Stolen excavator used in gas station ram raid, building left unstable
Police: "Someone in the close-knit Wainuiomata community will know who did this."