Kāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flats
The housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.
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Cordons lifted in Wellington’s Kelburn after ‘incident’ causes traffic congestion
Police said the incident occurred shortly after 6am this morning.
Fire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspicious
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.
Exterminate, exterminate: Predator Free Waikanae launched
First trapping line next to expressway.
Govt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail board
Positions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.
More parents allege bullying at Wellington school, say damage is 'forever'
Some children became so anxious they required counselling.
Council erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court finds
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.
Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.
Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.
Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'
The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.
Trucking hell! Bizarre scene as crane topples over
The crane was reportedly lifting concrete window panels when it tipped.
New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
Analysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungle
The crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.
'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrested
Police, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.
Watch: Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs near Wellington
Grays Road in Plimmerton and Owhiti St in Titahi Bay have been blocked by Police this afternoon.
New poll shows Kiwis divided over whether to sell Interislander
Of the respondents, 43% supported a sale to a private operator.
From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.
How not to ram raid: Offenders escape out windows after getting car wedged in dairy
The culprits fled the scene empty-handed after getting the car stuck in the doorway.
Interislander ferry crew mistakenly pressed autopilot before running aground, leaked doc reveals
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
Aratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing lives
A warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.
NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on
Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.
Tributes flowing after popular First XV rugby coach dies
The 46yo was a staunch St Pat's old boy and was this year's head coach.
New infrastructure aims to improve safety for all road users
'It’s great to see this new piece of infrastructure in place.'
Surviving rips: Lifeguards teach ocean safety at Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki lifeguards are hosting an event to educate the public on rips.
New Māori constable joins Wellington’s community beat team
Wellingtonians can expect to see some fresh faces on the field as Police deploy 10 new graduates onto the streets. Video / Te Ao News
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Covid outbreak at retirement village infects 23 residents
Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.
Editorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balance
Who will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?
Have you seen Ben? Desperate search for man missing in freezing bush for days
The missing man was last seen on Wednesday morning.