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Spate of crashes brings call for drivers to concentrate
Nine crashes have been recorded in the Wairarapa region since last Monday.
Charging for park and ride could backfire in Wellington, mayor warns
The proposal is part of the Regional Transport Plan 2021.
First-of-its-kind queer play sells out in Wellington
The play The Eternal Queers is believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening
The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.
Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice
The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.
'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98
Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.
Wellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekend
The stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.
Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience
The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.
'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival
'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'
'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation
"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Carterton District Council reissues boil water notice
The council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
St Patrick's Day arrives for Irish Kiwis
There'll be plenty of craic today as Irish New Zealanders celebrate.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.
Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
Delays on SH2 over Remutaka Hill following two-car crash
The highway was down to one lane following the collision, which occurred at 11am.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'
GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.
Born with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'
Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".
Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid
'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.
'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals
Rural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.
Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.
'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington
Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.
Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine
Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.
'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO role
The switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.
Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again
Levin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.
Woman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murder
She has had her interim name suppression extended.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
Wellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this month
Drag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.
'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin Ryder
Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.