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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.
Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward
Councillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.
Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Passengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop off
The airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.
Delays expected after car fire on SH1 near Johnsonville
Drivers were advised to detour through Johnsonville and expect delays.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Student told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assault
Victim's situation is common says student campaign against sexual violence.
Man charged following indecent assault linked to a Wellington gym
He is due to appear in Wellington District Court on 15 March 2021.
Universities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student loss
Unis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.
Police seek witnesses after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police say the boy wasn't injured but is understandably shaken by the incident.
'The situation is urgent': Local council unsatisfied with climate change response
Wairarapa want to lead the way on climate action in rural New Zealand.
Wellington sex assaults up by nearly 50 per cent in five years
Sexual assaults have skyrocketed in the Wellington Police District.
Vic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'
University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.
Wellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionate
Council data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.
Wellington Water in 'vicious circle', Government funding reprioritised
Company director: "This is a dangerous spiral for any company to find itself in."
Man believed responsible for alleged assault outside Wellington bar 'remains elusive'
A video last week appeared to show an assault outside Boston on Blair nightclub.
'Strategic leadership vacuum': Positions vacant at Let's Get Wellington Moving
Five are 'lead' roles, one 'managerial', one 'partner', and legal and comms advisors.
'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering body
Wellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.
'Faster than Uber': The chat app where young Kiwis are buying and selling drugs
Drug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: John Key was right - Wellington is dying
OPINION: It'll take decades for the city to recover from the damage the council is doing.
Katie Harris: Why I no longer feel safe walking at night in central Wellington
After multiple serious assaults in the past few weeks, the streets no longer feel safe.
Water feature accidentally created on Wellington's Mt Victoria
Wellington residents are making the most of a broken pipe.
'Potential for violence always there': Hospo and bouncer staff on Wellington CBD
Police are investigating an alleged assault outside a Wellington nightclub last weekend.
Tsunami threat downgraded after warning to Wellingtonians
Region was warned to expect strong, unpredictable currents after this morning's quakes.
Woman flown to hospital after serious crash on Thursday
A car collided with a laden truck on Lees Pakaraka Rd in Te Whiti yesterday afternoon.
Masterton man the first in New Zealand to conquer the 100 peaks
It's taken the 62-year-old 30 years to conquer New Zealand's 100 Peaks Challenge.
Wellington City Council proposes one-off rates increase of 13.5 per cent
Wellington City Council has finalised its budget for the next 10 years.