Council agrees to underwrite World of Wearable Arts
WOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.
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Sinkhole temporarily fixed in Wellington, but traffic delays expected
Crews worked throughout the night to fix a stormwater pipe.
'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warning
Council spokesman describes the 1.5m wide and 2-3m deep hole as 'serious'.
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
Evans Bay Parade reopens after gas leak closed road at Greta Point.
Closure of David Jones risks a gutting of Wellington's CBD retail offering
The department store on Lambton Quay is closing, but its Auckland store will remain open.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
CubaDupa's latest line-up announced
There are numerous performers and programmes set down for the festival.
'It will be weighing on their conscience': Family of hit and run victim implore driver to come forward
The mum-of-two awaits surgery, and answers, after being hit by a car that did not stop.
'It just sort of spiralled': Student flat wallpapered in 400 Whittaker's wrappers
A bulk buy of Whittaker's chocolate a year and a half ago led to nearly 400 wrappers.
'Most disgusting thing I've seen on rugby field': Club team banned after 'vicious' attack
Three referees were shocked by the attack, which has led to several lengthy bans.
Wellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022
Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.
Opinion: Why I'll try to buy a home - even though I don't want to
Covid has ripped out a chapter of many young people's lives and put another on steroids.
Notice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in Wellington
City councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.
Tree jobs take root after cash injection in Wairarapa
A $1 million tree pruning project aims to create long-term employment in Wairarapa.
Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
The offending happened during a drunken night out in 2019.
Police locate car in 'disturbing' hit-and-run that put mum in ICU
Mother-of-two Anna Chesterfield remains in intensive care.
Police told of sudden death at Wellington beach
The incident happened at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt.
Whittaker's trials compostable Peanut Slab wrapper
The company is working towards 100 per cent sustainable packaging by 2025.
Police seek information on seized gun connected to murder
Police want to find the legitimate owner of the gun.
Track intruder not one of us - racehorse protection protester
The track intruder "got more media attention than the poor horse that lost its life."
Horror hit-and-run: Mum of two in ICU as police hunt car
A single mother was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Saturday in Taita.
Police hunt car involved in Taitā hit-and-run
Police have released an image of a car being sought after a Taitā hit-and-run.
Dating without sex: Women break silence on heartbreaking condition
Having sex is unbearable for some people.
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Chinese New Year: Family potluck turns into dinner for 160
People can't travel, so they're coming together.
Fatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist named
Godwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.
Police uniform hijab design turns heads overseas
Leicestershire Police in the UK are now trialling the hijab prototype for their officers.
Burst pipes in Wellington: Council wants more money to assess network
"The first concern is making sure we understand the state of it," said the Mayor.
Man arrested following Upper Hutt car break-ins
The 30-year-old male was taken into custody by Police on Thursday.
Victoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoush
The university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.
Water world! Burst main erupts in central Wellington
Wellington's water woes continue as another pipe bursts.
Wellington Cup Day Fashion: The 2021 trend is a 'dusty friend'
Covid-19 has put a handbrake on fashion trends, but we can always rely on the classics.
Aon insurance employee leaves job after online death threat
Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reported the threat at the end of last year.