Holiday traffic: The busiest days and routes from Wellington this Christmas
Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Wellington Airport in for busiest day since Covid, with nearly 20,000 seats booked
There are nearly 20,000 seats booked to and from the capital on Friday December 18.
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.
'Someone is going to drown': Plimmerton's plea for urgent stormwater system work
Last month's flood risked lives and left 16 Plimmerton homes uninhabitable.
Company fined for oil discharged into stormwater network, Seaview Marina
Harmful ecological effects "were only avoided by good luck", the judge said.
Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed
Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.
Man 'paralysed' house guest with drugs before raping her
Blood samples revealed large amounts of a drug the victim hadn't agreed to take.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Restrictions could present challenges for pilots of light aircraft
'Light aircraft lose the flexibility to respond to changing conditions'
Hundreds of dead fish found in dry stream bed
'I was there yesterday, it was right down - but they were still alive.'
Porirua teenager missing for three days found safe
A police spokesperson confirmed she had been located at 11am on Wednesday.
Audit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measures
The company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.
Youth in court on firearms charges after school lockdown granted bail
The youth will be supervised 24/7 and will be electronically monitored.
Wellington man thanks strangers for saving father-in-law's life
"This shows the true spirit of the people of Wellington, strangers helping strangers."
Longest-serving prisoner to be released from jail after 50 years behind bars
Alfred Vincent will be freed from prison after more than 50 years behind bars.
KiwiRail backs down over new Wellington ferry terminal location
The state-owned enterprise now says it's focus is on Kaiwharawhara for the location.
Homes in the capital may be demolished for Let's Get Wellington Moving development
In February Wellingtonians will hear if their homes are being demolished.
Councillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threat
Messages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.
Royal status for 2021 AP&I Show sections
Royal status helps to attract more participants and competitors than ever to an AP&I show.
Take care on roads around Wellington region this summer holidays
Plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of existing construction sites around Wellington.
Wellington looks to late-summer events to entice Aussie arrivals
The capital gets 70 per cent of its direct international arrivals from across the ditch.
Featherston tiny homes developer wants red tape cut
Developer says backing for tiny homes could be a 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis.
World-famous Masterton event seeks waste bylaw changes
New rules aim to control the dumping of spam mail and waste from large public events.
Police seek information on missing Porirua teenager
Caley was last seen on Sunday afternoon driving north from a property in Judgeford.
Labradors voted top dogs in quirky council survey
"Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second" was also a favourite dog name.
Prisoner fled hospital fearing organs would be harvested
The kidnapping was a case of "mistaken identity", Judge Hobbs said.
Insurance company investigating threat against councillor
The company is working to establish whether one of its employees is involved.
New home for Greater Wellington Regional Council
Weekly column by Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Council representative Penny Gaylor.
Dune hoons on beaches targeted by police over summer
Motorists and motorcyclists are in the sights of police this summer.
Transmission Gully legal costs mount while Wellingtonians wait for road
The troubled project has racked up a $1.7m legal bill following settlement negotiations.
Social media comments force Kāpiti Airport to close
'Potential security event' forces airport closure.
Crash closes SH1 south of Levin, two hurt
"There are no diversions, so motorists are asked to avoid travelling this route."
World of WearableArt welcomed like an 'old friend'
The show was a Covid casualty, and the postponed exhibition is finally set to open.
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.