Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
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Person dies following train incident in Kapiti
The incident occurred near MacKays Crossing at Whareroa Rd, Paekakariki.
Central Wellington street closed as FENZ respond to incident
A building has been evacuated.
'Slap in the face': Thieves steal $15,000 worth of drugs, equipment from ambulance
The theft came on the same day the service launched its annual Onesie Appeal.
Paul Eagle's new policy, and what he thinks his chances of winning are
He revealed his new policy live.
Emergency services teamwork crucial in saving boy's life
'Everyone was so cool, calm and collected'
'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied parole
Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.
Where is Breanna? Police seek help to find missing 22-year-old woman
Brianna Muriwai, was last seen on Te Horo Beach on Sunday
Georgina Campbell: Running on a ticket - an antidote to minority mayors?
Labour and the Greens are running candidates across Wellington this year.
'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottle
Colombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.
University bans intimate relationships between staff, students
Any pre-existing relationships between staff and students must be declared.
Huge slip blocks lanes in Korokoro, Lower Hutt
The slip is one of hundreds to have happened in the region over the past couple of months.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
The latest results are promising, a fortnight out from the next traffic light review.
Wellington mayor 'hasn't asked' Sir Peter Jackson for campaign cash
In 2019 the famous filmmaker gave Andy Foster $30,000 for his campaign.
SH1 reopens after 'nasty' crash leaves four injured, one critical
A serious multi-vehicle crash on SH1 Ōtaki is causing major delays early this morning.
Police investigating after Thorndon crash leaves one person critical, one injured
Two people injured after being hit by a car.
Andy Foster distances himself from candidate who claims Covid vaccine is dangerous
The candidate appeared at a meeting for those running on the same ticket as the mayor.
Man arrested on nine burglary charges in Wellington
A number of building tools, car parts, stolen diesel, and other items were uncovered.
Coffee poisoned with drain cleaner, council flat tenant claims
A tenant was paid $500 by landlord Wellington City Council over inaction of complaints.
Two pedestrians seriously injured after being hit by car in Wellington
Police are urging motorists to avoid the area if possible.
Derelict penthouse with no owner taken out of legal limbo
Court clears way for owners of apartments in leaky, quake-damaged building to move on.
Protester who punched officer was 'defending his wahine toa'
Anthony Woods one of around 120 people arrested on February 10 during Wellington protests.
2244 new Covid cases, 17 deaths, 288 people in hospital
Weekly rolling averages for cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to decline.
Wellington City Council's planned 'big increase' in cycleway spending
Wellington City Council has said a big increase in spending is needed, including on cycleways, to meet the net zero carbon goals. Video / Supplied
Waterlogging creates issues for school
Heavy and regular rainfall creates ponding in parts of Te Rā School.
Cycling advocate says car dealer's Basin Reserve plan doesn't make sense
'Footpaths are for people on foot, and with mobility devices.'
The case for councillors, mayors, and their kingdoms
Candidates and voters need to untangle themselves from a vicious cycle.
Tory Whanau on the Greens, cars, and election hoarding drama
The Wellington mayoral candidate says she can put her Green party politics to one side.
New police jobs ask for neurodiverse applicants only
"Neurodiverse individuals have long been overlooked."
2464 new Covid cases, 11 deaths and 314 people in hospital
Four people are in intensive care with the virus.
Council to release plan after Hutt slip woes
Council planned to have two lanes out in the morning, and two lanes in at afternoon peak.
Alternative proposed to controversial Wellington cycleway plan
Myles Gazley said his proposal was safer for cyclists.