Wellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b for water woes
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the most challenging budget he has ever seen.
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Carterton fire closes SH2, properties may be at risk
The fire had claimed one shed but was now 80 per cent contained.
Wairarapa blaze: Were campers 'sloppy' in putting out campfire?
Witnesses put the fire down to campers 'doing a sloppy job' of putting their fire out.
Wellington Police investigating reports of indecent assault linked to gym
No arrests have been made at this stage.
No airport bus to Hutt City a 'slap in the face'
The future of the Airport Flyer bus is up for debate at a transport meeting this morning.
Taita hit and run: Accused in court
Jade Mark Harris has been charged over the hit and run in Taita.
Kākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capital
Pet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.
Review into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made public
The $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.
Inside Te Paamaru - the former Wellington Night Shelter
Men find a safe and clean place to stay - and help to find a long-term home.
Holi cancelled: Wellington misses out on colourful festival
Festival organisers were unable to import special coloured powder from India in time.
'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeks
The horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.
The tie debate: Sales have waned, but young gen haven't cut ties
Tie sales are maybe a third of what they were in the 1990s, said Harford Menswear owner.
Wellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the Future
The building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.
'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search
'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'
A long way from home: Fiordland penguin found in Wairarapa
The penguin could have been pushed as far north as Wairarapa by a storm, DOC said.
'We couldn't sleep': Kāpiti Coast community shocked by crash involving child
No charges had been laid, and the crash was still under investigation.
South Wairarapa fire contained, caution urged in 'extreme' conditions
Strong winds, high temperatures and low humidity - fire risk very high.
Hawke's Bay artist Sam Trubridge's incredible Wellington Harbour light display
Truebridge says a similar video projection may be on show in his home region in future.
Tax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment owners
Wellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.
New Covid-testing Government subsidy a 'reassurance' for workers, says business
'They can stay at home and be 100 per cent sure they're getting paid.'
Fourth person charged in relation to Karori homicide
The 19-year-old is charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact.
A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle
Police are on the scene in Waikanae speaking with the driver.
'We've got a battle on our hands': Fire crews against 'trying conditions' in South Wairarapa
Four rural crews, two helicopters and 30 firefighters are now battling the blaze.
Wellington's airport bus off the road until mid-2022
The regional council is now taking control of securing the Airport Flyer's future.
Fire in South Wairarapa burns 45ha overnight
The scrub fire near Cape Palliser lighthouse started on Monday evening.
Clothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operation
A search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.
Two injured after car crash into Waikanae building
A car has crashed into a building in Waikanae.
Rookie driver from Levin wins a NZ title
Rookie ministock driver Nick Simmons, from Levin, is having a boomer debut season.
Woman set uncle's tent on fire - with him inside
Mandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.
Walking and cycling track from Wellington to Lower Hutt gets green light
NZTA expects the number of cycle trips between Wellington and the Hutt to triple.
Critics question salute for Queen on NZ's national day
Wellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.
Wairarapa home RVs rise again
Homes in Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa have seen another giant leap in value.
Wellington's Band Rotunda to be re-vamped by the end of the year
Preliminary works on the landmark building will begin next week.
Man charged after Thorndon armed robbery
A man was robbed at knifepoint while sitting in his car this week.