Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test
It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.
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Holiday traffic: Delays expected as people head off for their Easter breaks early
Roads busy in Wellington as people get an early start on the long weekend.
Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.
'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears
Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.
Rescued yachties distressed but grateful, police say
Interislander's Kaiarahi ferry responded to a 50-foot yacht's distress call last night.
'Disappointing trend': 70 last-minute cancellations for Wellington bus-goers
Metlink say the onus is on NZ Bus to provide a service.
Holiday traffic: Best times to avoid long delays on the roads this Easter
The roads will be at their heaviest this afternoon as people flee for the holidays.
'No excuse': Hundreds turn out to protest against sexual violence in Wellington
This is the first of many events that are set to be held by the group.
Couple with four kids left paying jobs to pursue street art
Charles and Janine Williams have travelled the world creating street art.
Pensioner's shock at $135 rent increase
The 69-year-old said the new rental amount will consume her entire pension.
'It feels dangerous in Cuba St': 'Confident' thieves target shops
Some stores are being hit so frequently they have stopped reporting it to police.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Opinion: Chain stores could be critical to future of Wellington's Cuba St
Chain stores have a role to play in quirky Cuba St, just as they always have.
The Secret Paintings: Aotearoa welcomes works of groundbreaking abstract artist
She asked her art remain hidden for 20 years post-death – the world was not ready.
Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens
New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.
Psychologist told a court a man could be a child sex offender. She never met him
Concerns included that the man was keen to change his daughter's nappy.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director stepping down
An acting LGWM programme director will be appointed in the coming weeks.
Metal tack attack on cycleway: Council investigating
Metal tacks were discovered scattered along the Island Bay cycleway earlier this morning.
Wellington Regional Council staff over-paid and under-taxed for nine years
The mistake could mean it owes millions to Inland Revenue.
First new police vehicle unveiled in Wellington
Police say the new fleet will be safer and cleaner than the Holden models.
'We can't tolerate it anymore': Protesters to rally against sexual violence in Wellington
"Everyone is sick and tired of the current situation, they're tired of being scared."
Crash blocks SH1 northbound at Raumati Rd
SH1 Kapiti Expressway closed to northbound traffic between Raumati Rd and Kapiti Rd.
'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round
"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."
Wellington food supremos open plant-based pizzeria
The Cuba Street spot boasts a Mediterranean fusion menu featuring all the classics.
Wellington musician charged with sexual offending makes another appearance
The judge has agreed to maintain his interim name suppression.
Bar owners, police, councils join forces for safer Wellington streets
They've committed to a "social contract", asking everyone to take collective action.
Accident on popular Wellington slide sparks safety concerns
A young girl broke her right tibia, requiring a full leg cast from her hip to her toes.
Wellington's CubaDupa back to its full glory after three years
In the festival's biggest programme yet, 1750 artists are taking to Cuba St this weekend.
Flagship events wrap up a memorable Wellington Pride Festival
"Hopefully in future years it just gets bigger and bigger with more representation."
'Tsunami of patients': NZ hospitals in crisis after biggest January, February on record
One hospital declared a code black yesterday after reaching capacity.
One of NZ entertainment industry's leading figures faces sex offence charges
Man has court date next month.
Wellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incident
Untreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.