Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
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Seven children in Wellington's ICU due to RSV outbreak
The latest numbers have been released relating to the RSV outbreak in Wellington.
Truck crash closes Masterton-Castlepoint Rd; police urge care on icy roads
Police urge care on roads across the district as ice reported on a number of roads.
Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study
NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.
Watch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global
'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'
Speak Up For Women controversy: Billboard removed, mayor apologises
Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in the transgender flag colours as tensions escalate.
RSV virus outbreak: Four in Wellington's ICU, 34 in hospital
The number in ICU has remained unchanged since Friday.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Rescuers await health results of stranded orca
The juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.
RSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinics
RSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments
Wellington bus cancellations: Reduced timetable revealed, union meets
The city is reducing peak-hour bus services to cope with a shortage of 60 drivers.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in transgender flag colours
Building will be lit while controversial group Speak Up For Women holds an event there.
'Still in shock': Two dead after car crashes into house, tears through foundations
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Watch: Tears and joy in Wellington after today's football final
The Bond pub in Wellington was at full capacity this morning for the Euro 2020 final.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Kiwi football writer dies from Covid-19 in Colombia
His mother asks people to have the vaccine "in memory of Dave".
Bus driver confronts 13yo boy, refuses to pick him up
After two complaints from the family, the driver vented his anger at the boy.
Matariki fireworks to light up capital's waterfront tonight
The fireworks will cap off this year's Matariki festival in Wellington.
Frosty start to school holidays, severe in South Island
Severe frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.
Revealed: Hundreds charged under Harmful Digital Communications Act
Netsafe has also received nearly 14,000 civil complaints under the Act.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Calls for donations this winter - fresh produce specially welcome at Wellington Foodbank
The costs of heating a home in winter can drive more families to Foodbank services.
Wellington City Council conducting review after alleged incident at function
The council currently has no plans to introduce alcohol bans at their premises
'What happened to my baby?': Woman's search for answers after child abused in care
"It was just frustrating that nothing was being done for her, like no arrests being made."
Covid 19 coronavirus: CCDHB has second lowest vaccination rate per capita
Only 9.7 per cent of people in CCHB have received their first dose of the vaccine
Wellington Mayor at odds with his own taskforce on three waters
Mayor was encouraged to openly support the reforms, but instead he's on the fence.
RSV virus outbreak: Childcare centres say health advice slow
Wellington childcare centres say they did not receive direct communication from the DHB.
Top chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateur
Restaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.
'I felt sick': Almost 90% of Wgtn's inner suburbs have character protection
Councillor left shocked by how much of the city has been 'locked up' from development.
Two in ICU, another in hospital after car hits tree in Upper Hutt
'All of a sudden I just saw a maroon, dark red vehicle just hit a van,' says neighbour.
Fatality and serious injuries after two crashes overnight
A person has died and several others seriously injured in Canterbury and Upper Hutt.
Sweet As Hutt's Hot Chocolate Challenge returns, featuring first sustainable drink
Have your drink and eat it too, with the challenge's first sustainable, edible cup.
Drilling at Miramar's Mt Crawford raises concern among some iwi members
Taranaki Whānui and MHUD are investigating another housing development above Shelly Bay.