Capital Covid scare - Case confirmed in Hutt Valley
Five new locations of interest have been announced in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Naenae.
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A Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission Gully
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.
Body found in search for missing kayaker
The 23-year-old failed to return from a kayaking trip in Petone last night.
Man in coma after falling during attempt to arrest him
During the arrest, two police officers and the man fell onto the ground.
Ethiopian community protests over war
Ethiopian community protests what it calls one-sided view of deadly conflict.
Wellington's Newtown festival cancelled, too hard to check vaccine passes
Thousands usually attend the festival along with stallholders, performers and crew.
Just 28 new community cases today, no new Omicron arrivals
The total number of Omicron cases that have arrived in New Zealand remains at 22.
Found! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountain
The bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
Flights into Wellington cancelled as strong wind batters the region
Severe northwest gales could reach 120kmh in exposed places.
Immunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second
'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'
Inclusive and accessible swing gifted to playground
Kris and Cyrus Dahl have gifted a swing to the Lorna Irene Reserve Playground in Kāpiti
Alert: New Zealand's biggest airports lose bus links
It is ludicrous that our two biggest cities air links are without public transport
One dead in SH1 Manakau crash involving truck and car, major delays into Wellington
Emergency services were alerted to the crash in Horowhenua District shortly before 6am.
Young Ōtaki carver wins Prime Minister's award
Daniel McGregor-Brimble has won the William Wallace Te Iho Pūmanawa award.
Council won't require vaccine passes in heart of Chris Hipkins' electorate
Upper Hutt Council will continue to monitor the risk.
Two young men in hospital after 'unprovoked', 'cowardly' assault
Police are seeking dashcam footage and information.
Puppy scams: Police warn of sales for dogs that don't exist
Buyers should always ask to see the puppy before exchanging money.
Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 105.
Police at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masks
Police spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.
Ngā Manu uses art to provoke an understanding of nature
Kemi and Niko have created dwellbeings, art sculptures reflecting their natural habitat.
Grounded: Pilot wanted to kick unmasked pair off plane, 'told they couldn't'
The E tū union said passengers were concerned over the situation unfolding on the plane.
Transmission Gully interim agreement expires, builder now liable for $250,000 a day
Penalties in play following confirmation $1.25 billion road won't open before Christmas.
Privacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong people
About 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.
Train damaged after hitting slip north of Plimmerton
Services on the Kāpiti Line are suspended between Porirua and Waikanae.
Wellington water woes: Investigation under way after flooding in Lower Hutt
It follows weeks of wet weather for the Wellington region.
Main highway to Wellington now open after slip blocked traffic in both directions
A slip came down near Pukerua Bay on SH59, closing the road in both directions.
All aboard: Identical twins part of hospital ship Africa Mercy mission
"Something stirred in our hearts and we wanted to go and help."
New fleet of electric buses to service Wellington airport route
There's currently no dedicated public transport link between the airport and the city.
Live: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face police
The protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.
Daily 1pm updates scrapped and moved to Twitter
The way we get our daily updates on Covid-19 is changing.
Take-off: Air Chathams resumes Kāpiti-Auckland service
"... we are delighted the service is back just in time for the summer rush."
Feilding floods: Residents urged to place sheet in garden to alert helicopter if they need help
Five people in Feilding were evacuated to a St John's Ambulance hall last night.
Tearful reunions as families and friends reunite
Auckland Airport is expecting 20,000 travellers to go through the terminal today.