Covid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on advice
Nine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.
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'Brace ourselves for Covid cases': Warning after infectious Aussie's Wellington visit
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles also advised people to wear a mask out and about.
A Capital Letter: Amid the bus chaos Wellingtonians say 'thank you driver'
Opinion: This small token of appreciation means more than ever right now.
280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage
'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'
PM comes face to face with her 'heavenly' new pub puppet
Some of NZ's top political leaders are being immortalised in a very Wellington manner.
Victoria University takes over management of two halls of residence
One of them is Te Puni Village where an alleged kidnapping happened earlier this year.
Environment Court slaps Transmission Gully builder with $70,000 fine
Boulders went over the side of a hill and into streams that feed vulnerable inlets.
Lorde announces concert for Days Bay next year
The world-renowned Kiwi singer has announced concert across the country next year.
Waihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levels
The Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.
Heritage protection the big issue in Wellington's housing debate
What strikes the right balance between protecting character and building more housing?
ID scanning systems could become common place at Wellington clubs
Popular bar Dakota is implementing PatronScan technology to improve safety.
Pipistrel aircraft helps kickstart New Zealand's electric aviation revolution
Cheaper, quieter and greener, NZ's first electric aircraft visits Kāpiti.
World's last Nazi hunter: NZ must open its files into suspected war criminals hiding here
"The passage of time in no way diminishes the guilt of the killers."
The shape of Wellington's future is about to be decided
The question of 'intensification' underscores a growing conflict in Wellington.
Missing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale
'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'
Sky Sport engages external expert after allegations of sexual harassment and bullying
Sky has also offered counselling for anyone who experienced harmful behaviour.
Driver discharged without conviction after crash killed motorcyclist
Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".
Drug deals set up over social media ending in assault or robbery
Police say they will still investigate a robbery or assault committed during a drug deal.
Why this city's retirement village residents won't get jabs until August
Rest home residents have had Covid jabs, but those in retirement villages must wait.
Wellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfill
The situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.
Warning Wellington's Town Hall could blow out by another $10m
It's the latest in a string of budget blowouts for the earthquake-strengthening project.
Saving our taonga: How are endangered species faring?
Up to $3.5 million is spent each year to protect five species alone.
Wellington fourth least stressful city to live in
The Herald spoke with city councillors who agreed the capital is a low stress city.
Police watchdog finds fault with tactic used in arrest of Upper Hutt youth
Police say a youth driving a stolen car became abusive and resisted arrest.
Te Papa assault: Name suppression continues for accused
The man charged with a fatal assault outside Te Papa will keep his name secret for now.
Neighbour of Mt Victoria house on fire last night heard 'explosion'
"It sounded like glass breaking and I actually thought it was a break in."
C-section appointments deleted after booking error
The district health board is re-building the electronic diary.
Flames burst from house in Wellington's Mt Victoria - police investigating
While St John was called to the scene, it's unclear if anyone was injured.
Businesses say they need clarity after decision to remove cars from Wellington's Golden Mile
Chamber of Commerce says businesses are trading tough following Covid-19.
Latest Wellington bus headache: Infratil sells Kilbirnie bus depot for $35m
The sale leaves NZ Bus short of a location to store part of its Wellington fleet.
Private vehicles and car parks to be removed from Wellington's Golden Mile
Mayor Andy Foster says the $6.4b Let's Get Wellington Moving plan is finally moving.
Sexism and harassment claims: Two workers, contractor asked to leave TVNZ
There have been five incidents of alleged sexual harassment or sexism.
TJ Perenara and JH Whittaker among four new inductees to Porirua hall of fame
Four new inductees have been announced to Porirua's hall of fame.
Wellington council urging Govt to put buses back in public ownership
Regional Council wants buses and bus infrastructure to go back into public ownership.