Wellington Mayor apologises after volunteer CCTV monitoring scrapped
Andy Foster pens a letter to volunteers more than a year after the council ditched them.
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'Still in shock': Two dead after car crashes into house, tears through foundations
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Watch: Tears and joy in Wellington after today's football final
The Bond pub in Wellington was at full capacity this morning for the Euro 2020 final.
Apartment in heart of the capital on offer for $250K – but there's a catch
Opportunity to pick up real estate in Wellington at ultra-low price.
Ship with infected mariners to dock in Wellington on Monday
The Viking Bay will dock in Wellington on Monday, where all 20 crew will be tested.
Covid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community cases
Next steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.
Bus driver confronts 13yo boy, refuses to pick him up
After two complaints from the family, the driver vented his anger at the boy.
What does $1m buy you in world's third hottest housing market?
Seven figures go a lot further in the capital than in Auckland.
Matariki fireworks to light up capital's waterfront tonight
The fireworks will cap off this year's Matariki festival in Wellington.
Dozens of children today battling RSV in hospital ICUs
Hospitals are postponing surgeries, making more space and bringing extra staff in.
Revealed: Hundreds charged under Harmful Digital Communications Act
Netsafe has also received nearly 14,000 civil complaints under the Act.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Three still in hospital after Upper Hutt crash
Police attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.
Calls for donations this winter - fresh produce specially welcome at Wellington Foodbank
The costs of heating a home in winter can drive more families to Foodbank services.
Wellington City Council conducting review after alleged incident at function
The council currently has no plans to introduce alcohol bans at their premises
Mickey Mouse and architectural language inspire shortlisted drawings
Elisabeth Vullings and Morag Stokes have been shortlisted for the Parkin Drawing Prize.
'What happened to my baby?': Woman's search for answers after child abused in care
"It was just frustrating that nothing was being done for her, like no arrests being made."
Covid 19 coronavirus: CCDHB has second lowest vaccination rate per capita
Only 9.7 per cent of people in CCHB have received their first dose of the vaccine
Wellington Mayor at odds with his own taskforce on three waters
Mayor was encouraged to openly support the reforms, but instead he's on the fence.
RSV virus outbreak: Childcare centres say health advice slow
Wellington childcare centres say they did not receive direct communication from the DHB.
Top chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateur
Restaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.
'I felt sick': Almost 90% of Wgtn's inner suburbs have character protection
Councillor left shocked by how much of the city has been 'locked up' from development.
Two in ICU, another in hospital after car hits tree in Upper Hutt
'All of a sudden I just saw a maroon, dark red vehicle just hit a van,' says neighbour.
Fatality and serious injuries after two crashes overnight
A person has died and several others seriously injured in Canterbury and Upper Hutt.
Sweet As Hutt's Hot Chocolate Challenge returns, featuring first sustainable drink
Have your drink and eat it too, with the challenge's first sustainable, edible cup.
Drilling at Miramar's Mt Crawford raises concern among some iwi members
Taranaki Whānui and MHUD are investigating another housing development above Shelly Bay.
Insider tips for cycling in Wellington
Over the years, Wellington's off-road mountain bike trail network has gone gangbusters.
Wellington restaurants thrilled to reopen after lockdown losses
One owner said within the two-week period they had lost 90 per cent of their revenue.
Winter Illnesses: Four children from Wellington region in ICU
Local DHBs advise people take precautions to keep children safe from RSV illnesses
Deviant behaviour: Shoe shop worker discharged without conviction
Judge says concern for Malachai Wylie's mental health played significant part in decision.
Humiliated and angry: Call for sex work convictions to be wiped
One woman was turned away from Canada due to a historic sex work charge.
The cost of Wgtn's alert level 2: Businesses sought $5m, card spending down $8m
Just over $2.6m has already been paid out to Wellington businesses.
Wellington's new record of 3572 bus cancellations in June
The city is struggling with driver shortages and preparing to reduce peak-hour timetables.