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Hutt City Mayor elected as new Wellington Water Committee chairman
Committee members will vote for a new chairperson at a meeting this afternoon.
Five new Covid cases in MIQ; more wastewater tests under way
The results from the new samples are expected to be available tomorrow evening.
Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
Fatal house fire in Martinborough overnight
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1am on Monday morning.
Covid-19: What experts say on 'weak' positives in Wellington wastewater
Experts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.
Four boaties safe after capsize near Cape Palliser
One patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Six weeks of work in four days to replace 100-year-old pipe
A sinkhole opened up in the road after the pipe collapsed earlier this year.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt must deal with appalling behaviour of emergency housing residents
Comment: The complaints are the same: harassment, alcohol and drug abuse, violence.
'Insidious': Man gets home detention after secretly filming women, uploading to porn site
Some victims are afraid of using public bathrooms after being unknowingly filmed.
Wellington Airport plunges to $35.7m loss
Passenger numbers fell to just 1 per cent of normal in April last year.
Second appearance for man charged with murder in Mt Cook, Wellington
The 42-year-old appeared in the High Court in Wellington on Friday.
Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.
Wellington Mayor avoids formal censure but told to apologise
Councillors are today considering the findings of a code of conduct complaint.
Room check: The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington
Melissa Nightingale spends a night in Wellington's The Intrepid Hotel.
Potential firearm sighting: Person in custody after school put in lockdown
A post made by Kuranui College said the school had been advised to stay indoors.
Car-free CBD idea to be investigated
Councillor says Wellington city needs transformation.
Reduced police station opening hours 'not good enough' for some Upper Hutt residents
"Criminals in Upper Hutt don't work Monday to Friday, 9 – 5" - Greypower President.
Hutt City Council restructure: 56 roles disestablished, 11 redundancies
Chief executive says resource wasn't meeting council's priorities including climate change
'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".
High Court hears arguments questioning legality of vaccine rollout
The judge has reserved her decision.
Accused bigamist to stand trial in July, keeps name secret
He has previously pleaded not guilty to charges of bigamy and obtaining by deception.
Businesses, recruiters desperate for skilled IT staff
The Kiwi talent pool cannot keep up with the demand of the fast-paced IT industry.
Police close Upper Hutt office on weekends due to 'declining demand'
From next week, the police station front counter will only be open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm.
Opinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger King
It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
Wellington's social housing shortfall: Plans on ice until after Budget Day
Wellington City Council's social housing arm is forecast to be insolvent by 2023.
700 days behind: Mudfish relocation added to Carterton wastewater plant delays
Councillors are set to discuss why Carterton's treatment plant has been delayed.
Three people seriously injured in Kelburn crash
Three people were treated at the scene, and taken to hospital about an hour later.
'A blight on our game': Wellington rugby club calls for investigation following racism allegations
MSP says what occurred at the game was 'blatant racism and spectator abuse'.
Masterton Council considered demolishing the home of Golden Shears, documents reveal
The discussions were part of the preamble to MDC's long term plan consultation.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Let's Get Wellington Moving: Consultation on proposed changes to Thorndon Quay and Hutt Rd
Wellingtonians can have their say on the proposal until June 8.
What's there to hide? Call to lift the lid on investigation into Wellington's mayor
Councillors make public interest case over code of conduct investigation findings.