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Spate of crashes brings call for drivers to concentrate
Nine crashes have been recorded in the Wairarapa region since last Monday.
Charging for park and ride could backfire in Wellington, mayor warns
The proposal is part of the Regional Transport Plan 2021.
First-of-its-kind queer play sells out in Wellington
The play The Eternal Queers is believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
As it happened: Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar
All the action between the Wellington Phoenix and Brisbane Roar in the A-League.
Sun out - Indian summer carries on with another dry week
NZ is in for another week of fine, settled weather, with many spots still dry from summer.
Councillor's viral response to citizen insulted by rainbow path
An Upper Hutt ratepayer didn't like to see his rates go towards the rainbow steps.
Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening
The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.
Kerre McIvor: Time Govt stops hiding behind Covid and tackles issues fuelling violence
OPINION: Govt needs to tackle the issues it said it would resolve if it was elected.
Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice
The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.
'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98
Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.
National and Greens clash over accusations of racism and classism
National MP Nicola Willis and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson in war of words.
Eight crews fight Oriental Bay house fire
The fire was extinguished at 5.15, with all persons accounted for.
Wellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekend
The stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.
Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience
The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.
'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival
'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'
'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation
"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Carterton District Council reissues boil water notice
The council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
St Patrick's Day arrives for Irish Kiwis
There'll be plenty of craic today as Irish New Zealanders celebrate.
Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
'I don't feel safe': MP challenges colleagues to walk capital streets
List MP Nicola Willis says she doesn't feel safe walking around her home town.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'
GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.