Surface flooding and landslips as rain batters Wellington
Surface flooding and landslips around capital after heavy and sustained rain overnight.
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'Like Russian roulette': Travellers not tested for Covid-19 in isolation facilities
'Like Russian roulette': Kiwis surprised at lack of testing despite stricter measures.
Free public transport during Covid-19 cost $110 million
Councils appeal for even more money with lower patronage expected for months to come.
'Jumped ship': Butcher shuts store after staff left for supermarket in lockdown
'Time to move on' after staff lost to supermarket and confusion over opening in lockdown.
Special morning tea time at MenzShed Kāpiti
MenzShed Kāpiti celebrates 10 years in operation.
Pressure on Wellington event organisers to front up over seas of plastic
Event waste planning standard proposed in Wellington for large outdoor gatherings.
Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern
Crowds galore after long Covid-19 hiatus
Eden Park saw the biggest Super Ruby crowd for Blue home game supporters since 2005.
Church displays 'all lives matter' message
The controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes
Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.
Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says
Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.
Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Wellington moves to crackdown on unwanted junk mail
Waste of time? Auckland Council has never prosecuted or issued a fine under similar bylaw.
Hire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the year
Sixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.
Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium
Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.
Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure
They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.
Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit
Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.
Wellington Water off the hook for performance targets
Assurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.
Councillors resolve 'Facebook attack' squabble
Councillors sort their differences but find common ground against mayor.
Armed police in Petone as search warrant carried out
The police presence in Petone relates to a search warrant.
Social housing provider criticised for mould, rotting floors
The tenant was shocked to see the state of the house when she moved in.
Ōtaki murder accused seeks name suppression
The man accused of murder appeared in court by audio visual link this morning.
Concerns PPE gloves and masks are clogging up Kiwi coastlines
Volunteers have seen a significant amount of PPE litter on New Zealand beaches.
Transmission Gully fines a 'slap with a wet bus ticket'
More than 20 infringement notices equated to as little as $15,750 in fines.
Transmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents
'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.
Two thirds of Wellingtonians want to work from home more
Tumbleweed in the streets? New survey shows heart of the city is in jeopardy.
Watch: Before and after midnight - bar-goers let loose for level 1
CCTV footage shows bar-goers celebrating as the clock strikes midnight.
Man dies after being hit by car in Lower Hutt
Road authorities said to expect "severe delays" this morning.
Teen jewel thieves nabbed
They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.
Supermarket rage: Man who killed stranger with headbutt in car park dispute jailed
Emilio Tanirau Whaanga's tendency to bottle up anger had "created a monster".
Todd Muller's new hire likely to cause disquiet among National MPs
Matthew Hooton has role in National Party leader's office.
Teen's ill-fated Cook Strait crossing in dinghy: Why I did it
'I was on a mission and nothing was going to stop me.'