Wellington's new city-wide cycling network gets green light
Councillor says it's an investment in transport equity not just for 'dudes in lycra'.
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DHBs improve screening as Wellington Covid hospitalisations climb, new ward to open in Hutt
The two projects come from $3 in infrastructure funding.
Record 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91
Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.
Woman appears in court after break-in at Government House
Brett Power plead not guilty to a charge of disorderly behavior likely to cause violence.
Airport provides pathway for youth to enter aviation
Hamish Lester was able to fly solo after training at the Kāpiti Coast Airport.
One week on from the protest: Streets reopen after huge cleanup, businesses still hurting
After huge effort to clean and repair area, businesses desperate to see customers return.
Wellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managed
Andy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.
Nearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid ward
The specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.
Watch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash
1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.
Police say Wellington protest property has been destroyed, human waste found
The property was found to be contaminated with human waste, dirt and hay.
First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive
The man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.
Wellington Airport launches legal challenge over pedestrian crossing
The airport says the crossing will make congestion worse on State Highway 1.
Wellingtonians urged to keep 111 for emergencies following record Covid calls
Sunday was the busiest non-New Year's Eve period ever, says Wellington Free Ambulance.
'Huge' sigh of relief for Kāpiti mayor as nephew flees Ukraine
Software engineer describes life in Ukraine before evacuating.
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway hits another bump in the road
Council officers have run out of time to do a parking plan before detailed design work.
Woman discharged from hospital three hours post-birth, developed infection, claims father
"She was slowly getting worse ... that was sort of just dismissed as after-birth pain."
Live: 25,000 students and teachers isolating with Covid-19
About 60 per cent of schools around the country have at least one case of Covid-19.
Live: At least 8 MPs hit with Covid; has NZ turned the corner?
Jacinda Ardern didn't want to jump the gun on whether that meant Omicron had peaked.
Wellington stops glass recycling, public transport to be stretched to the limit
The city is feeling the effect of a shortage of workers due to increasing Covid-19 cases.
More than 17,500 cases in Greater Wellington Region
Twenty-eight people who were at the Parliament protest have now tested positive.
Opinion: If Wellington can't agree on one pedestrian crossing, what hope do we have?
Crossing on four-lane State Highway near the airport is shaping up to be controversial.
Covid numbers up with 17,522 new community cases; 28 infections linked to protest
The number of people in hospital is the more worrying number - expert.
Police searching for 'dangerous' man in Wellington
Stacey Anspach should not be approached.
Maternity unit open 'as long as staff available'
The Paraparaumu Maternity Unit is crucial for expecting mothers in the district
Summer of rock: Two legendary shows will bring crucial boost to Wellington economy
After two years of cancellations and postponements, two rock icons will play the capital.
Thin blue line: How Covid and anti-mandate protests have stretched police resources
Investigations and search warrants have fallen off the priority list, a source claims.
15,161 cases, one death, 618 in hospital - case drop 'encouraging' but caution urged
The seven-day rolling average of cases is 17,272, up from 16,687 yesterday.
Interislander ferry passenger services cancelled after Covid crew cases
Interislander ferries can still sail carrying freight, and Bluebridge services operating.
Anti-mandate protesters moving on from Remutaka Forest Park, DoC says
Protesters demonstrating at Parliament in Wellington were dispersed on Wednesday.
Top cop on what we need to learn from the Parliament protest violence
"We need to think as a nation how we got there & how we avoid being there in the future."
Quinovic bungle results in privacy breach of High Commission
Quinovic sent the rent summary for a High Commission in Wellington to another tenant.
DoC closes camp site after protesters move in
About 30 anti-mandate protesters are camped out at Remutaka Forest Park, managed by DoC.
Watch: 'Here's what bus drivers get up to on their breaks'
Music to the ears: Viewers described it as "a joy to see" especially amid difficult times.
Covid cases drop below 19,000, five more deaths - health chiefs' warning
Five deaths and 22,535 cases were registered yesterday.