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Wellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.
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People with autism can have their Covid vaccine in a low sensory environment.
Kāpiti cellist hits high note with prestigious award
Cellist Lavinnia Rae is now in the UK studying with the London Symphony Orchestra
Innovative rideshare start-up being trialled
Hitch connects commuters heading the same way at the same time.
Kāpiti Coast residents fear repercussions of ramped up snapper fishing
MPI wants to increase catch by as much as 133 per cent following rejuvenated stock levels.
Castlepoint water incident victim named
Wayne Osmond died off the coast of Castlepoint on Saturday afternoon.
MediaWorks' inquiry meeting delayed: When staff will learn details of QC's report
The Herald understands staff were informed of the change last night.
New entrant brings 'everlasting summer' to Cocktail Wellington
Cocktail Wellington runs throughout the month of August alongside Wellington on a Plate.
Woman with terminal cancer waited 30 hours for hospital bed, doctor claims
Wellington Regional Hospital's ED has been close to full capacity for months on end.
'Dangerous': Emergency doctors sound alarm over 'significant risk' to patients
The risk is particularly high during overnight shifts, the resident medical officers say.
Wellington on a Plate kicks off month of culinary delight
Wellington foodies and city visitors are in for a culinary extravaganza this August.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
Ōtaki MP says GP given options before decision to return to UK
The young Ōtaki GP left the country last month after a year in residency limbo.
Toxic mould closes lounge, sections of library in Lower Hutt
Hardwick Smith Lounge and the first floor of Petone Library have been temporary closed.
Covid-positive mariners breach MIQ rules in hotel
CCTV footage picked up the isolated workers in contact with each other at hotel.
Heavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failure
The pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.
Marine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's death
Massey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.
Accused ambo officer: Colleague 'saw me with no clothes on, but no sexual assault'
Worker feels vindicated by ERA decision awarding him $37,000 for unjustified dismissal.
Calls for cheaper groceries in wake of Commerce Commission report
"I think we could absolutely be paying less."
Wellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangle
The new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.
Te Papa deemed safe after evacuation over suspicious item
Specialist police teams have spent the afternoon searching the building.
Sky Sport inquiry: More than 60 workers spoke to investigator
A letter was also sent to the executive team outlining issues some workers were facing.
IRD finding short-term accommodation after staff sent home due to seismic risk
About 1000 staff are working remotely after a seismic risk was found at Asteron Centre.
30,000 aged 65-plus still unvaccinated in Wellington Region, as Covid vaccine rollout moves to group 4
Thousands are still unvaccinated from group 3, as the rollout moves to Group 4 this week.
Wellington police use of force justified, but arrest method 'unsuitable'
Last year, the 14-year-old was arrested for disorderly behaviour outside a bar in Tawa.
Rural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limbo
More than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.
Missing hiker walks out of Tararua Forest Park after chopper joined search
Land searches of the area began last night after police were notified.
Services disrupted as bus drivers to vote on fourth pay offer
It's the latest development in a long-running saga over their collective agreement.
Ambulance worker fired after 'standing naked in front of colleague' awarded $37k compo
Woman said her colleague tried to kiss her as he changed into a wetsuit on a fishing trip.
FMA censures Wellington firm over unpermitted investment advice
FoxPlan's authorised financial advisers may have not complied with disclosure obligations.
Woman arrested after Wellington shooting
"This was a serious incident which has caused alarm in the community."
Crash blocking SH1 at Tawa, queues forming through Porirua
A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked SH1 at Tawa.
Burst bubble sees mum separated from her boys
Quarantine-free travel bubble closure leaves mother, sons separated.