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Transmission Gully opens this week, forever changing the way Wellingtonians will travel.
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An immunologist is assuring people the Covid-19 vaccine is safe.
'Distracting behaviour': Air traffic controller had sex while directing planes
"I have reached that conclusion despite my finding that he did undertake risky behaviour."
Flights forced to turn around due to fog in Wellington
A heavy fog has formed a blanket over the capital.
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open
Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Comment: Parking wardens deserve new shoes, don't put the boot in
A recent attack on how much Wellington City Council is paying for shoes is mean and petty.
Live: NZ's Covid cases drop; modeller hopeful Omicron hospitalisations at peak
One Covid-19 modeller is hopeful Omicron hospitalisations have peaked.
Transmission Gully: Fly through for a test run before it opens this week
Take an interactive flyover of Wellington's new $1.25 billion motorway.
Opinion: US trade reveals a path to tackling NZ's productivity challenge
Jordan Small says our decades-old productivity challenge continues to hold all of us back.
Lower Hutt man in ICU after violent altercation
A 22-year-old is in a critical condition at Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
By God it's Dogs'n'Togs!
Featherston Dog Park Group hosted its third wet run of Dogs'n'Togs, and it was paw-some.
Unvaccinated children still banned from Parliament school tours
Unvaccinated children over 5 and three months can't do the Parliament school tours.
Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know
The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions too little too late for CubaDupa
The festival is expected to go ahead in 2023.
Auckland may move to orange 'sooner than you think' - expert
Professor Michael Plank says if the trend continues, Auckland could move to orange soon.
Fluoride failure explained and the tough questions yet to be answered
An independent inquiry is under way after fluoride was stopped without residents knowing.
Derek Cheng: Why a future lockdown is unlikely and might not work anyway
A new variant could trigger another lockdown if it might lead to thousands of deaths.
1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protests
Almost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.
Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital
Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.
Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."
GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
The Front Page: Floods and fluoride fails - what will it take to fix NZ's water?
A cacophony of issues shows why change is necessary. But will councils come on board?
Buy your own piece of Wellington's central library: Designer chairs up for auction
A total of 12 chairs and seats have already been sold for $9,000.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to $28 million on Saturday
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Wellington musician wins defamation case over livestreamed claims
Judge rules claims were 'plainly defamatory'.
Omicron rules changed: Gathering limits, vax passes - what you need to know
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.
Three Covid deaths in Wellington as Govt announces restrictions to be dropped
Eleven people died of Covid-19 related causes across Aotearoa.
Man appears in court after Upper Hutt assault leaves victim fighting for life
Two men were injured in the attack.
Wild Wellington weather causes leak at Premier House, surface flooding outside Parliament
Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday.
Daily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'
Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.