Heatwave bypasses windy Wellington this week
The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.
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Wellington City Council considers renters' advocacy service
The council is looking to help those caught up in an increasingly volatile rental market.
Lucky escape for two Wellington men flung from jetski
The pair's jetski was blown away in the wind.
Martinborough: How pinot noir taps into a person's psyche
There's a certain type of person who makes pinot noir - and they live in Martinborough.
Road near Wellington reopens after crash
One person is in Wellington Hospital in a stable condition.
Boat capsizes on Kapiti Coast, rescued occupants 'exhausted'
Coastguard, surf lifesaving club, Search & Rescue and rescue chopper crew all notified.
Wellington siblings share rare condition and a dream for a miracle cure
With the help of a 'miracle drug' the brother and sister could think about retirement.
Windy weekend of pre-Christmas events in Wellington
Summer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.
Wellington Council may demolish Municipal Office Building
The move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.
Bitter pill: Drug testing law too late for this summer
A drug-checking group says new legislation is too late to help young people this year.
Little penguin rescued from hole in Kāpiti Coast sea wall
Armed with leather gloves and a net, a conservationist extracted a trapped penguin.
Hundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in Wellington
Owners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.
Stolen yacht caught fire, ran aground twice in three-day joyride
The alleged thief ran the boat aground twice before abandoning the vessel.
Barbara Edmonds delivers maiden speech in Parliament
Barbara's upbringing was a classic Labour story, now it's her turn to serve the community.
Nine new Covid cases in managed isolation
Two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections.
Terisa Ngobi delivers maiden speech in Parliament
Youth, housing, transportation and access to hospital care are priorities for Terisa.
Accused bigamist to keep name secret for now
A suppression hearing was expected to be held today, but did not happen.
'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local action
The council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.
Festival goers can party with a clear conscience at carbon positive festival
What's believed to be the first carbon-positive festival in NZ is coming to the Wairarapa.
Tens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sink
The move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.
'Shock to the system': Wellington scientist's icy escape from 2020
How a snow and ice physicist spent part of 2020 adrift from world affairs.
Mid-air lightning strike on Invercargill to Wellington flight
A passenger said she could smell smoke in the cabin after the bang.
One of NZ's most historic police buildings on the market
Buyer enquiry from $2.75m for Wellington property that includes six original police cells.
Wellington's first music festival of the Summer ready to brave the elements
It would be too soon to organise pill testing, but the organisers supported the bill .
No parole for bathroom voyeur
Nigel Edgecombe will remain in prison until at least May next year.
Coastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels rise
Wellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.
Life for a life: Mum of slain police officer to present petition to Parliament
"Matthew was 28-years-old and he did not deserve what happened to him."
Shelly Bay: The $500m boutique development, the protest group and the celebrity backer
Wellington's Ihumātao moment: If bulldozers arrive, there's a list of people on speed dial
The $400 flights: Air NZ defends main trunk fares
Passengers vent and Consumer NZ says more transparency over fares is needed.
Doctor who carried out unjustified breast exams finally named
The name of a doctor who conducted unjustified breast exams can now be released.
Shelly Bay occupation: Structures take a knock in wild weather but spirits high
"If that's the worst we're going to be hit with, then we're absolutely fine."
Melting sea ice and polar bears: A Wellington physicist's Arctic expedition
Polar bears are "playful, enquiring creatures", says snow physicist after Arctic trip.
Plimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take months
Some Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.