Bond, vaccines delay kick-off for 2021 NZ International Film Festival
The country's biggest film festival won't return to cinemas until October.
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One dead after driver flees police before crashing on SH1
The road has now reopened, several hours after the crash.
Cash payments to be removed from some Wellington buses in trial
Only Snapper and SuperGold cards can be used on express services from June.
Woman speaks out about interaction with missing teen Jasmine
The 17-year-old, identified by police as Jasmine, has been missing since last Monday.
Meth dealers appeal sentences in Supreme Court
Two unrelated meth offenders are appealing their sentences in the Supreme Court today.
Last-chance effort to establish thriving kākāriki population
Kākāriki bred at Ngā Manu were relocated by helicopter to Puangiangi Island yesterday.
Man charged in relation to assault outside nightclub
He is due to appear in Wellington District Court on April 15.
Wellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear
"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."
Judge tells mistreated prisoner 'you have suffered enough'
Mihi Bassett attempted suicide after she was subjected to 'cruel, degrading' treatment.
Road sign and bottle thrown onto Wellington motorway, cars damaged
Wellington car's windscreen smashed and another had to be towed.
Carterton District Council finds source of E. coli contamination
A boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.
Serious concerns for missing Wellington teenager
The 17-year-old has not been seen in more than a week.
Te Papa fatal assault: Accused now charged with manslaughter
The man now faces a charge of manslaughter for the alleged attack.
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.
Criminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following him
A Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.
Taxi driver to top cop: Migrant overcomes sadness, obstacles on road to dream job
Senior Sergeant Mandeep Kaur left India, and her children, on a quest for a better life.
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.
Wellington Zoo launches new behind the scenes sun bear experience
Wellington Zoo launches new behind the scenes sun bear experience.