No sitting on Santa's knee for children this year
Santa asking children in Wellington and Christchurch not to sit on his knee.
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Wellington High School locked down while students sat exams
The school said the "situation had been resolved with police support".
Wellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigation
The average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.
Interim terminal to be built ahead of 'megaferries' arrival
A new terminal for Wellington won't be built in time for KiwiRail's two new boats.
Golden eel found during Foxton river work
'I got a shock because he was so bright. It does take you back.'
Health concerns over South Wairarapa quarry
Three Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.
Support for Local Government overhaul after call for Royal Commission
Councils are struggling with financial pressures amounting to billions of dollars.
Christmas cheer kicks off in the capital, rain or shine
Wet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.
Wellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflow
Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.
Mortgage strain: The growing financial burden carried by over-65s
The average age of a first time mortgage holder has risen by five years since 2012.
From a top hat to an oath race: The 53rd Parliament is sworn in
Greens co-leader James Shaw has a personal plea for the Speaker.
Wellingtonians drive down car use statistics
Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.
'Worst downpour in years' possible for Auckland: Rain, wild winds to strike Nth Island
The rain is teeming down in Taranaki and thunder cells are firing up off the west coast.
Opening of Parliament: What happens today and how some MPs will navigate swearing allegiance to the Queen
How MPs uncomfortable with swearing allegiance to the queen will navigate the oath.
Dramatic rescue: Man falls 20m down cliff, friend clings for life to vegetation
A man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.
Warning to Wellington bus users: Check before you travel today
Bus drivers across the city are attending a Tramways Union meeting between 9am and 3pm.
A Capital Letter: Island Bay's cycleway to nowhere is going nowhere
Wellington City Council lost its social licence to build cycleways and never got it back.
Snapper launches iOS app in Wellington
Wellingtonians can finally top-up their Snapper cards with their iPhones.
Richard Prebble: Politics and incompetence - the 1500 Kiwis who can't get home to say goodbye
We're proud of our Covid success, but it's more by good luck than good management.
Wellington music scene allegations: No charges laid but probe ongoing - police
The reports received relate to sexual offending and assault over an 18-month period.
Councillor calls for Royal Commission into local government
The sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.
Wellington City Council to launch investigation into Mayor after complaint
Independent lawyers to investigate his behaviour the morning of crucial Shelly Bay vote.
Carillon tower quake report leaves risks unresolved
Wellington Carillon tower review: Quake assessment leaves risks unresolved.
A second Karori tunnel proposed as population increases
Residents say the cost could be covered by central government, rates and possibly tolls.
Watch live: Ardern fronts media after speech to farmers
Speech will let farmers know what her Government's plans are in the primary industry area
Incredible flyover footage: The new $1.25b highway in and out of Wellington
NZTA is confident troubled 27km motorway will open by September 2021.
Killer doctor fights murder conviction
Venod Skantha appealing against his conviction and sentence for murder of Amber-Rose Rush.
Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes in Upper Hutt
Police were alerted after a witness saw the plane crash this afternoon.
Kiwis went on post-lockdown spending bender. Here's what we bought
It would appear the stories about spending up big after the Covid lockdown were true.
All you need to know about Black Friday - and where to find the best deals
Shopping and sales event kicks off early for many retailers.
Shelly Bay fiasco: Mayor says he was being a good camper
Andy Foster says he wasn't pitching tents with protesters, just helping to fix a pole.
Wellington spared the worst of a wild week of weather ahead
Wellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.