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Wellington residents warned of unpleasant smell in the air today
People in and around Seaview and Silverstream might be affected by the stink.
Nearly half Wellington's 5 to 11-year-olds received a Pfizer shot in the first two weeks
Kids aged 5–11 became eligible for the vaccine just over two weeks ago, on January 17.
Wellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increase
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.
Opinion: A generation defined by inequality - Covid the ultimate rip off for young people
Not being able to travel is one thing, a generation defined by inequality is another.
Scrub fire on main route out of Wellington under control, delays continue
The fire stretched between 50m and 100m before being extinguished.
Omicron outbreak: 126 Covid community cases today now span 11 regions
From now on updates from the Ministry of Health will not specify the case variant.
Peek behind the curtain: The new rule making the Supreme Court more transparent
Law graduate: It's an opportunity to give a greater level of accessibility to the public.
Teachers hit by Covid as students return to classrooms
Auckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.
Crash blocks SH59 less than 24 hours after fatal crash in same area
It is the second crash on this highway in less than a day, after a man died yesterday.
First wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing again
Jill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.
Wellington's 'insulting' rental market even worse this year
One expert expects rental prices to rise even further.
Emergency services extinguish central Wellington building fire
The blaze was partially extinguished due to it burning through a water pipe, police said.
Judge grants appeal for former gang member to finish sentence at home
Romeo Stormy Martin will spend the remainder of his sentence at home.
Air Force member pleads guilty to assault, taking MDMA
A female member of the Air Force has pleaded guilty to assault and taking MDMA.
NZDF employee tells court assault claims went ignored
Air Force employee uses her own assault trial to call out defence force culture.
Name suppression continues for musician arrested as part of Operation Emerald
Wellington musician will reappear before the courts in March.
Council CEO recalls life-threatening heart attack
Prompt actions by wife help save husband's life as heart attack takes hold
'Continues to feel well': PM takes Covid test, result could be back later today
Ardern 'asymptomatic and feeling well' after being deemed a Covid close contact.
Chris Bishop on Omicron, building a house, and becoming a dad
This year will be one of big changes for the National MP and his wife Jenna Raeburn.
'Would have been her dream': Jemima Gazley remembered on the Italian Alps
"I guess you can't live with the regrets anymore; no matter what it is – we're doing it."
Live: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospital
Cases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Porirua named most expensive rental market in NZ
"For a minimum wage worker, that's their whole pay or more."
'Encouraging start': Luxon on poll bump, targets Govt's 'out of control' spending
National Party leader Chris Luxon says the result is positive and encouraging.
Wainuiomata gains new police response team, station to reopen after a decade
"We really want to invest in Wainuiomata and be a part of a thriving community."
Wellington's Round the Bays cancelled for the first time in 22 years
Omicron modelling had ruled out the possibility of postponement, organisers said.
Parents against the vaccine rollout for kids heard in court
Eight parents say their children will face discrimination and exclusion.
Live: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90
Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.
Police search property in quiet Wellington suburb, Armed Offenders Squad attend
Police said the search was part of an ongoing investigation.
Water meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall
'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.
'Bus stop' keeps airline on track
Air Chathams is maintaining the frequency of their flights by using the 'bus stop' model