Wellington Water board says no conflict of interest in fluoride failure inquiry
Doug Martin, founder of MartinJenkins, has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
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A man remains in Wellington Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Mayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failure
The lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.
Woman sought in relation to Upper Hutt assault identified
A man remains in Wellington Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police reveal details of Upper Hutt assault, victim with life-threatening injuries
The man has life-threatening injuries following a serious assault on Saturday.
Live: Person in 20s one of 9 Covid deaths today - 14,463 cases, 1000 people hospitalised
The person in their 20s who died was NZ's second youngest Covid-related death.
Prominent protester faces charges for part in Parliament occupation
Former New Conservatives leader and anti-mandate protester Leighton Baker denies charges.
$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site
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Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked - one critically hurt
The two victims had called police earlier, concerned about a woman who was following them.
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One dead, two seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash
An LPG tanker was among the vehicles involved in the crash north of Wellington.
Family of teen with rare cancer determined to find cure
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Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
The aftermath: Five homicides, five people failed by the mental health system
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'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failure
An independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year
Robertson says Wellington Water situation ‘ridiculous’ while Board Chair refuses to step down
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the Wellington fluoridation situation is ‘ridiculous’ while Wellington Water Board Chair Lynda Carroll flatly refuses to step down. Video / Newstalk ZB
Live: NZ 'could return to normality probably faster than people expect'
Attorney-General David Parker says Omicron outbreak had not overwhelmed the health system.
Analysis: Transmission Gully update shows transport agency's had enough
Waka Kotahi resorts to issuing a change notice after negotiations fail behind the scenes.
Inquiry launched after fluoride in Wellington stopped in May last year
Fresh revelations emerge fluoride was turned off last year without residents knowing.
Wellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid cases
Kenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.
PM on Covid mandates, vaccine passes - are they coming to an end?
Mandates and vaccine passes are unlikely to be used as widely as before.
More than 12000 people call for free public transport, days after Government announced prices will be halved
They say making fares free would be a game-changer for the environment.
Transmission Gully will open to traffic by end of this month
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency has instructed the contractor to open the road to traffic.
Book shortlisted for Ockham award
Ōtaki author Gigi Fenster has made the shortlist for the Ockham NZ Book Awards.
House fire overnight, apartment evacuated after restaurant fire
Nobody has been hurt in either blaze.
Wellington Water apologises over 'unacceptable' fluoridation management
Wellington Water oversaw low and inconsistent levels of fluoridation for four years.
Chris Hipkins tests positive for Covid; major border announcement looms
Tourists could be filling up hotels and exploring hot spots by Easter.
Police seek information after Wairarapa home deliberately set ablaze causing 'extensive' damage
"It could have been much worse if the fire had not been attended to quickly."
Spike in companies moving to Christchurch and Wellington CBD's
It is thought to be partially due to strong economic growth following lockdowns last year.
Kenepuru Hospital closed to visitors for surveillance Covid testing
The closure will initially be for three days, after which it will be reassessed.
'Nearly a million' more RATs for schools - Hipkins
It will allow more schools to stay safe and open through the Omicron peak, Hipkins says.
Dental Association 'greatly alarmed' after fluoridation turned off in Wellington
Necessary repairs mean residents could be left without fluoride in their water for months.