Covid warning for holidaymakers; 9563 new cases, 16 further deaths
The traffic light setting means gathering limits are scrapped and mask rules relaxed.
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Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport
Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.
Māoriland announces it will present two festivals at Matariki
Māoriland will be presenting two festivals this winter.
Clean-up under way in Gisborne, fine weather ahead
MetService has lifted all weather warnings.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Mau Whenua publicly distance themselves, MoE looking into reports of school
'Their unwelcome occupation at this significant site has never been supported.'
Masks, gathering limits: The rules you need to know as NZ moves to orange
At a lot of places, masks will no longer be required - including in schools.
Living in a box: An inside look at Kāpiti Coast's new Purepod
The newest cabin in the Purepod collection is a peaceful place of silence and solitude.
Business confidence plummets in Wellington, inflation becomes second biggest concern
Business Central boss says issue of confidence runs deeper than traffic light settings.
Fluoride failure: 'Confidence rocked', council orders report on all water assets
Fluoride was turned off last year in the Wellington region without anyone being told.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Shows coming back to Te Raukura ki Kāpiti as restrictions ease
Te Raukura is looking forward to welcoming back bigger audiences as restrictions ease.
Alleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rules
Lawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.
A stroll along Wellington's Oriental Parade
An architectural guide to the characters of New Zealand's most walkable city.
Merging lane crash: One driver killed, one in court - the argument over who was at fault
'She was so shocked ... she was just focused on keeping herself and her daughter safe.'
Glass recycling collections resume in Wellington after five-week hiatus
Recycling crews have been sick with Covid-19 but are now on the road to recovery.
Watch: Wellington weather dampens PM's tourism push
You can't beat Wellington on a good day. Today is not that day.
Opinion: What every new mayor in the country needs, but can't promise
There's one thing people should look for in candidates at this year's local body elections
PM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protests
The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.
Seal skinned and eaten at site of Wellington occupation
The Department of Conservation is investigating.
Consultation shows Wellingtonians are keen on light rail
Almost 5,700 people have had their say on the big projects in Wellington's transport plan.
'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'
Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.
Frustration over ongoing Miramar Peninsula protest
Councillor Teri O'Neill wants protesters at Mahanga Bay to go home.
Capital confidence knock: The majority of Wellingtonians don't think they could afford a house
The feeling of unaffordability is highest in city centres.
Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits
David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.
Analysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the boot
Iona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.
Fatal crash: 'She should have slowed down, backed off and let him in'
The collision was so forceful the victim's car was compacted to just 65cm on impact.
Wastewater pipe upgrade on Wellington's Taranaki St to cost $24m
It's the largest upgrade to the CBD's wastewater infrastructure in more than 50 years.
Jail for father who sexually abused daughters
The offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.
NZ's Covid-related death toll now 500; 7592 new cases today
Today's deaths take the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid to 500.
Wadestown skull discovery: Nothing more found
On Saturday a Wadestown homeowner unearthed a human skull in their garden.
Live: NZ 'over Omicron peak' as country records lowest daily tally since February
A Covid-19 expert says 15 per cent of New Zealanders have been infected since Omicron.
Conviction quashed for childcare worker who had threesome with minor
An appeal was granted for a former child-care worker decades after she was convicted.
Grisly backyard discovery: 'Possibly a human skull'
'It would be so scary to be gardening and find something like that.'
Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.