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'Massive delays': Incomplete roadworks stalls Wellington commuters on SH1
"Significant southbound delays are expected during peak hours."
How Wellington is vaccinating its harder to reach communities
NZ is creeping towards a 90 per cent jab rate – but there's still a way to go.
Industrial dispute threatens bread supply, says George Weston Foods
George Weston Foods staff members go on strike disputing long working hours and low pay.
Families 'heartbroken' by closure of Lower Hutt birthing facility
The Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre closed its doors on Thursday.
New 'cocoons' set to make groundbreaking cancer therapy more accessible
The Kiwi-based venture will see the revolutionary treatment become more widely available.
Calls and texts to mental health line almost double since 2019
"The $50 you give may literally save the life of someone in your community."
NZ company's biodegradable shoe a world first
Orba Ghost sneakers are made from 94 percent plant-based materials and are biodegradable.
Live: 'Mountain to climb' - Govt's battle to lift vaccine rate
Minister warns the inequity gap could grow if some communities refuse to get the jab.
Analysis: The radical change to increase Wellington's cycleways from 23km to 147km
'Tactical urbanism' will be used to roll out as much of the network as soon as possible.
Lotto: Powerball jackpots to $16 million after no winner
Two lucky New Zealanders are $500,000 richer.
Toa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasia
DoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.
Killer whale cash splash: DoC spent over $129,500 in less than a fortnight trying to keep baby orca alive
Toa the orca calf was cared for 24/7 until he died.
Wellington motorway reopens after crash caused 'significant delays'
Delays should be expected.
Wellington's closed central library packed up under supervision of heritage expert
Thirty-year-old light fittings and chairs are being saved for their heritage value.
Covid breach: Aucklander allegedly picks up caravan from Christchurch
Man allegedly used work exemption to make trip south.
Wellington Airport 'happy' to take more international flights, as capital's MIQ capacity cut
The capital's quarantine facilities will go from two to one at the end of the year.
Live: PM wants answers on inmate's bail breaches, infection source identified
Experts warn Covid cases could spiral out of control if people don't do the right thing.
Business owner's backdown over sign welcoming maskless customers
Nicola Cranfield "fully supports" all measures keeping the community safe from Covid-19.
Tenants abandon recently strengthened office building after new quake risk
The building was assessed against guidelines issued after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Duo that allegedly absconded from Auckland to Wellington granted interim name suppression
The 24-year-old woman has been granted bail.
'Like a merry-go-round': Kiwi cricketer disheartened by MIQ virtual lobby
"We're going to be going round for a while, so there is a bit of uncertainty."
Police spike boy racer's car after 'anti-social' gathering in Wellington
The driver will appear in the Youth Court on Monday.
Heritage NZ backs down over colour of Wellington train station ticket machines
The recommendation had been to be in keeping with the railway station's historic colours.
Covid-19: Delta eliminated in Wellington - all 17 cases recovered
Nearly a month since Wellington's first Delta cases were recorded, all 17 have recovered.
Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.
Transmission Gully: $1.25 billion road will not open on time
"It is clear that the motorway will not be ready to open on 27 September."
'They've mucked it up': Ōhakune locals angry at Aucklanders who snuck onto ski field
The three Aucklanders were arrested on Wednesday.
Māori-led mobile vaccine clinic in Wellington helps to curb vaccine hesitancy
Māori vaccination rates are slowly creeping up - but under 60s are still behind.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Ventilation at Wellington's Bay Plaza Hotel not up to Delta standard
The hotel will cease operating as a MIQ facility completely at the end of the year.
'Autonomous Bodies' exhibition platforms art outside traditional male perspective
'The myth of male artistic genius is finally being put to rest,' says the curator.
147km network of cycleways to be built across Wellington
It is a considerable increase from the 23km network that currently exists.
Council officials still working towards Transmission Gully opening in 10 days
The road will almost certainly not open as scheduled but NZTA is yet to notify council.