Tree down on Lambton Quay as wild weather hits capital
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Covid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leader
This week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.
Two flown to hospital after SH1 crash at Te Horo
The crash occurred at Te Horo on SH1, near the intersection with Te Waka Rd.
Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
Signs of a reduction in synthetic cannabis use but drug detection difficult
Some officials believe that synthetic cannabis usage could be on a downward trend.
Medical researcher urges RSV vaccine progress amid outbreak
RSV is a virus much older than Covid-19, and has gone 50 years without a vaccine.
More than 1000 gather at Wellington's transgender rights rally
Transgender community advocates gathered outside Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre.
When it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New Zealand
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
Police release the names of pair involved in fatal car crash
The two people were 22 and 21 years old.
A forager's tour of Wellington's inner-city food sources
Wellington is full of tasty Urban forager
Earthquake rating for Inland Revenue office drops by at least 34%
IRD refuses to say what the new rating is other than it's lower than first thought.
Private hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike action
Workers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.
Strong winds hinder efforts to reunite baby orca Toa with his pod
Northwesterly winds are expected to make the relocation effort even more challenging.
Man admits murdering father and half-brother
Nathan Frost, 21, killed his family members in January.
Rally for transgender rights planned in Wellington tonight
Rally in response to controversial group Speak Up For Women holding an event in the city.
Inland Revenue closes office due to seismic risk, 1000 staff sent home
New assessment finds Wellington office has lower earthquake rating than first thought.
Plans to upgrade Wellington's Victorian ticketing system face hurdle over colour palette
Concern the blue and green in Metlink's branding is not in keeping with heritage colours.
No work under way to expunge historic sex work convictions
People complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Seven children in Wellington's ICU due to RSV outbreak
The latest numbers have been released relating to the RSV outbreak in Wellington.
Chilly start nationwide: Ice on overhead lines cancels Wellington trains
Ice caused issues for those trying to catch a train throughout the Kāpiti Coast
Truck crash closes Masterton-Castlepoint Rd; police urge care on icy roads
Police urge care on roads across the district as ice reported on a number of roads.
Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study
NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.
Watch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global
'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'
Speak Up For Women controversy: Billboard removed, mayor apologises
Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in the transgender flag colours as tensions escalate.
Focus: Viking Bay arrived in Wellington today carrying 13 covid-19 positive mariners
Viking Bay arrived in Wellington today carrying 13 covid-19 positive mariners. Video / Mark Mitchell
RSV virus outbreak: Four in Wellington's ICU, 34 in hospital
The number in ICU has remained unchanged since Friday.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Rescuers await health results of stranded orca
The juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.
Potential paint spill in Wellington Harbour near Point Jerningham
A pollution response team will be dispatched to the area in the next hour.
Toi Māori: Shane Cotton opens solo exhibition in old home town
Opening 17 July, Te Puāwai introduces a new body of never-before-displayed work
Dental practice in the capital targeted by hackers
Privacy may have been breached at a dental practice after hackers hit its email server.
Wellington bus cancellations: Reduced timetable revealed, union meets
The city is reducing peak-hour bus services to cope with a shortage of 60 drivers.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in transgender flag colours
Building will be lit while controversial group Speak Up For Women holds an event there.