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Bitter pill to swallow: Pharmacy closing after 130 years, blames council transport plan
Let's Get Wellington Moving is the 'final nail in the coffin', says the owner.
'Can't control it': The worrying trend among Kiwi kids that has experts alarmed
Children in the study wore body cams to track their television, online and games use.
Loafers Lodge residents to recover some belongings after legal action
A former tenant says it's the best they could hope for.
Paraparaumu local takes on virtual Tour de France for charity
Greg Josephs is cycling alongside the Tour de France at 1am every night.
'Incredibly risky': Customers question how travel firm lost millions on crypto in bull market
"I can’t imagine what they did to lose all of that money."
Pedestrian struck by car near Te Papa dies three weeks later
Further charges are being considered for the 23-year-old driver.
Kāpiti Special Olympian returns from trip of a lifetime
Cole Bailey scored NZ's first football goal in the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
'Big waste': Consent granted for bus depot on prime waterfront land
There is space for up to 120 buses at the depot planned on a narrow coastal road.
81yo waited a year for surgery - it was cancelled as she sat in the waiting room
'I’m in agony. I have the most horrific pain', she says.
Wellington records more than 7000 sewage spills in five years
New data released to the Herald reveals the scale of the capital's water woes.
More than 400,000 homes and residential buildings at risk of flooding across NZ
Most are in urban areas, with Auckland and Canterbury accounting for around half.
'Unfair': Dad exasperated by health system months after 4-year-old's death
Wellington hospitals are coming under pressure this winter with long wait times.
‘We are always being watched’: Nicola Willis on Tory Whanau saga
Nicola Willis says politicians are always being scrutinised while out in public.
'Tragic:' Penguin pair mauled by dog
The two native penguins were killed at a Seatoun reserve.
Dad says struggle to get sick kids seen by GP has never been harder
Young family resorts to pharmacies and afterhours for medical care this winter.
Wellington restaurant unfazed by backlash after mayor’s tipsy evening out
The Old Quarter's general manager said the eatery was still busy 'so who cares?'
Addiction counsellor escapes conviction for drink driving
Days later, he appeared on TV talking about being free from addiction.
Opinion: Capital punishment - tipsy mayor, unpaid bill and the reality about 'privacy'
OPINION: Right to a private life doesn't go very far when a mayor dines at a restaurant.
Mental health: Patients told not to call 24/7 crisis hub at night
Leaked email reveals the extent of staffing shortages at a major Wellington service.
'People don’t know you': Christopher Luxon challenged by supporters
The Nats' visit to Ōhāriu also included a 'practical approach' to avoiding chicken grease.
'Tipsy' Tory Whanau denies asking 'do you know who I am' at restaurant
A waiter says the Wellington Mayor asked 'do you know who I am?' after being cut off.
Kāpiti motor scooter riders raise thousands for cancer
Kāpiti locals attended the first ever Wellington Scooter Safari.
Travel company that lost millions to crypto-trading received Covid wage subsidy
We Are Bamboo received thousands in wage subsidies from the Government.
Taxi driver's phone stolen, $27k taken through bank app
Several people received portions of the $27,000 stolen from the victim.
Man arrested after hotel staff threatened with weapon
Police say the arrest will bring peace of mind to the community.
SAFE slams sentence after bull left riddled with arrows in ‘depraved’ attack
Two men were discharged without conviction for the offending.
Wairarapa road blocked after truck rolls
The road between Featherston and Martinborough is closed.
Green light to get Wellington moving but Government cash not confirmed
Waka Kotahi says National Land Transport Fund can't pay for city's biggest projects.
No convictions after bull left alive, riddled with arrows
Both men pointed the finger at the other over the 'repugnant' offending.
Loafers Lodge fire: Boarding houses in spotlight after fatal fire
All boarding houses will need to be inspected and checked that they are fire safe.
Expressway helps lower road toll
AA study shows the importance of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway.
Duped customers fuming after We Are Bamboo bosses blew cash on lavish living
Director Colin Salisbury was building a boat to sail the world in.