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Water restored to central city after water main bursts
Water has been restored but some traffic delays could remain.
Anti-trans activist determined on NZ visit despite Immigration review
Police are also gearing up for Keen-Minshull’s planned events.
Four Wellington bars insolvent: IRD, dozens of employees and businesses among creditors
Liquidators found no updated financial statements or recently recorded transactions.
Schools locked down as armed police descend on Feilding
Two people have been taken into custody.
The return of CubaDupa: Wellington street festival is back
After two years of Covid-19 cancellations the festival is back on.
Manhunt launched for mobster after Wellington shooting
The victim was shot in the leg, police say.
‘Beyond belief’: Passenger wants quicker investigation into ferry mayday
Three investigations and an audit are underway after Kaitaki lost power in Cook Strait.
Weather: Wind, rain and snow to batter South Island, lower North Island
There are weather warnings spanning much of the lower half of the country.
Shaw jokes Nats will dump Luxon amid warning of ‘race-baiting’ National/Act Govt
It comes as the Government sacrificed climate policies to focus on the cost of living.
Trades Hall bombing: Chief suspect dies in cold case, police interview revealed
Inside Trades Hall bombing nearly 40 years on.
Local Focus: Masterton’s pick of the litter
Local hero, Adam Anderson has been collecting litter off Masterton's streets for 20 years.
'Very annoying': Travellers still dealing with ferry cancellations
Frustrated people trying to cross Cook Strait still dealing with cancellations, delays.
Phoenix's playoff hopes take a hit after bizarre defeat
The result leaves Wellington in fifth spot, with a cluster of teams around them.
Audrey Young: Labour's electorate battle - the potential for embarrassment
The last selection battle was humiliating for Jacinda Ardern.
Former swimming pool site could have new lease of life
Site could become a real people magnet
Major upgrade for popular Raumati Beach restaurant and bar
Zara Lange and Conrad Banks plan to improve the Waterfront.
The return of Homegrown: Crowds of thousands to flock into Wellington for festival
There are just a couple of hundred tickets left.
Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry cancellations extended, passengers told no standbys available
The Kaitaki ferry's woes continue, with the gearbox problems taking longer to fix.
The doctor is out. New medical centre can’t find GP to run it
The centre has been looking for a new doctor for six to nine months.
‘Like a freight train’: Homeowners hit with $300,000 bill after slips
The couple is likely in negative equity after two slips fell on their property last year.
Social enterprise looking for people lovers to volunteer
Friendly people are needed to help at store that helps small business worldwide.
Teachers' strike 'biggest in NZ education history', Minister seeks solutions
Schools and kindergartens are today closed with the strike action going nationwide.
Roaring success for Erin’s Barking Bakery
Levin SPCA to benefit from Erin Long's charitable business.
Two, four, six, eight, what would teachers appreciate? More than just money
Teachers are striking for more than just money.
Hutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to act
Residents say they warned the council months ago.
Local Focus: How's mayoralty treating former Minister of Defence Ron Mark?
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark spoke to Local Focus about running local government.
Dire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealed
National says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.
‘Degree of chaos’: Minister says KiwiRail needs to do better on ferry reliability
Transport Minister Michael Wood has warned of ongoing reliability problems.
Two Special Olympics footballers ready for world stage
Cole Bailey and Louis Edwards are excited about World Summer Games.
Teacher strike: All you need to know
Motorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.
Weather: Heavy rain and high winds on the way
Batten down the hatches if you're in the South Island.
Focus: Government launches port safety action plan
Transport Minister Michael Wood announces an industry-wide change to health and safety at the ports after two workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safety
Two workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.