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People were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.
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Members of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-General
Four members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.
Mayor on the fence about water reform: 'We can get on top of this ourselves'
Andy Foster is skeptical about scale efficiency savings and worried about no local control
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Winter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centres
Around 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Horror flight: Plane bound for Dunedin forced to turn back to Wellington
Passengers: 'Everything was up in the air in the plane, it was pretty crazy.'
Free public transport in Wellington 'real need in the community'
There are calls for a free public transport trial in the capital.
Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today
The new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.
Wellington restaurant will switch out lights and join protest against immigration policy
Monsoon Poon owner says 70 per cent of his workforce comes from overseas.
Listen Live: Wellington Mayor Andy Foster talks Infrastructure, water and his leadership plans
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster talks the capital's issues with Nick Mills
'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virus
Wellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.
Georgina Campbell: Who will control water services
COMMENT: Why is Government changing New Zealand's water infrastructure now?
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Environmental group stumbles upon endangered native bat populations in Wairarapa
A group has found a previously unknown endangered native bat populations in Wairarapa.
Iwi gift a name to Wellington's oldest tree as part of Matariki celebrations
The name will be officially gifted to the tree with a plaque unveiling on Tuesday.
Sportsman convicted of computer crime charges keeps name suppression
The man appeared in court earlier in June where he pleaded guilty.
Kiwi chicks: Two leave, one arrives and one egg laid at Ngā Manu
Ngā Manu has been playing a big role in the national kiwi recovery programme.
Fears more tenants will be stuck in tenancies due to new housing standards
A group of flatmates have been left shocked after discovering they're trapped in a lease.
Shelly Bay housing plan: Council applies to remove caveat
Wellington City Council has applied to remove a caveat registered at Shelly Bay.
Former cop claims sexual harassment, groping by officers
"I feel like I've been made to sound crazy. I didn't feel supported at all."
'Tsunami of patients' seeking fertility advice post-Covid
Experts believe the pandemic has caused people to re-evaluate their priorities.
Brierley companies sue PwC for $1.58 billion over alleged 'wrong' advice
Brierley group of companies alleges PwC provided wrong advice over 20 years.
Water restored to Grenada Village following burst water main
People have been asked to avoid using tap water.
Shipyard confirmed to build two new InterIslander ferries
New vessels will increase passenger capacity and reduce carbon emissions.
Migrant women's charity threatens legal action against whistle-blowers
Facing bullying allegations, non-profit claims harassment from anonymous sources.
A chocolate lovers' paradise: New festival set to delight Wellington
Chocolate cocktails, beer made with cocoa nibs, and chocolate calzone are on the menu.
No firm commitment from Wellington and Auckland mayors to run again
Lianne Dalziel won't be running again, while Andy Foster and Phil Goff remain undecided.
'Busier than an airport terminal': Wellington Hospital regularly exceeding full capacity
Wellington Hospital's ED has been full for more than two thirds of each day since March.
Wellington restaurant already affected by Covid-19 traveller visit burgled overnight
Cuba St's Floriditas is having to make do while 19 staff are in isolation.
Watch: Brutal brawl in Wgtn park, attackers then turn on police
The people involved in the fight were arrested shortly after.
Brawl in Te Aro Park, Wellington
A fight broke out in Wellington's Te Aro Park on Wednesday night. Video / Supplied
Family inspired by legacy after 'heartbreaking situation'
"We were inspired by his legacy to create something for future generations."
Katie Harris: Education needed to stop 'revenge porn' - why we need more than a law change
OPINION: 'The sexual violation lives frozen in time online for the world to see.'
Around 100 children admitted to Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses this month
Health boards are investigating increasing capacity at Wellington's three hospitals.