Schools in the capital shun council facilities due to uncertainty over staff vaccination status
Schools have pulled out of recreational facilities and swimming pools throughout the city.
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Regional council 'won't tolerate' being blamed over delayed Transmission Gully opening
There's no guarantee the road will open by Christmas.
KiwiRail strike action set to disrupt holiday plans, commuter services
KiwiRail workers have voted to go on strike during the lead-up to Christmas.
Doctor who posted controversial Covid videos loses fight to stop investigation
Council had 15 complaints about online content.
Scammer takes $14,000: Preying on victims desire to help people
"They know how to push the right buttons to get your sympathy and cooperation."
One piece of canvas between you and the birds
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Let's Get Wellington Moving has spent more on its new website than on construction
National MP says the "endless" consultation is like being stuck in a washing machine.
A Capital Letter: Why Wellington's mayoral race has started early
Wellington's worst kept secret is officially out.
'Dizzying': House values could jump 50 per cent in Wellington
New Zealand's RVs are set to be updated next week for the first time since 2018.
'They know who they are': Porirua mayor urges person responsible for early morning assault to turn themselves in
Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was punched in the face in her home.
SH2 reopens in Wairarapa after car hits power pole
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.20pm.
215 Covid cases, death toll rises to 41 after person in 50s dies
There are 88 people in hospital today.
Listen live: Simon Bridges talks books and politics with Nick Mills
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Police investigating after two Wellington buses crash within a week of each other
A union spokesperson declined to comment until all investigations were finished.
Two injured in early morning crash, Wellington commuters warned of traffic delays
The crash site has been cleared but the traffic remains.
Child rapist jailed for almost six years
'I hate what [the offender] did to me, but I don't hate him as a person.'
Electra Business and Innovation winners announced
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards were held online last Friday.
Residents urge council to put in safe crossing
A petition with over 720 signatures has been presented to councillor Sophie Handford
Man who allegedly punched Porirua woman in the face in random home assault still on the loose
Police say inquiries are continuing, but no arrests have been made.
Five passengers injured after bus smashes into fence
It's understood the driver of the bus was experiencing a medical event.
Tory Whanau hoping relationship management will be the key to Wellington mayor's office
Tory Whanau is stepping out with the hope to 'add value' to Wellington City.
Motorists asked to avoid SH2 crash
The incident is near the intersection with Major Drive, Kelson.
Potential South Island exposure: Several Canterbury petrol stations flagged as new location of interest
New locations have also been announced in Hamilton and Whangārei.
Live: Delta's creep across North Island - 172 new cases, nine regions; 900,000 vaccine passes snapped up
Covid-19 case in Wellington confirmed as 172 new community cases identified.
Tony-winning musical coming to Auckland and Wellington
Come from Away is heading to Auckland and Wellington in 2022.
Ad agency Special Group eyes Wellington expansion
Special Group continues to expand its business footprint.
Air Chathams outlines Covid-19 travel requirements
Air Chathams will be restarting their service to Kāpiti on December 15.
Covid case in Wellington an essential worker from Auckland
The Herald has been informed of a person with a positive result in Wellington yesterday.
Wellington City Council: Who's running again and who's not?
Wellington's mayoral race has kicked off a year out from local body elections.
High fibre diet can improve immune response to vaccines - study
'It's the age-old advice, eat a balanced diet and reap a multitude of health benefits.'
Police unhappy as passers-by film scene of fatal motorway car crash
The two-car crash occurred on State Highway 1 near Tawa at 3.20am on Thursday morning.
'Ridiculous': Unvaccinated parents at school events, in classes
Days after losing unvaccinated staff, Education Ministry green-lights unjabbed parents.
'Groundbreaking' find could be missing piece for understanding allergy link
It's been termed New Zealand's most important immunological discovery in 20 years.
Online abuse: Top journalists on changing attitudes towards NZ media
'The negative comments tend to be online,' veteran TV journalist says.