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Residents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, properties
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
Technicians leave families, brave pandemic to fix sludge pipes
Five experts have travelled across the world from Germany to fix Wellington's water woes.
Cafe still sold coffee to police during lockdown
The police headquarters cafe closed down after clarification from the MBIE.
Day trippers ordered back home: 'Boredom not a valid excuse!'
One family's excuse for driving was that they were bored at home.
Video captures empty capital as lockdown announcement looms
The pigeons have taken over Wellington's Midland Park.
Fears SPCA centres will overflow under extended lockdown
Centres around the country are filling up as the lockdown continues.
Nurse caring for Covid-19 patients tests positive
Health authorities are attempting to trace any community contact.
'Deeply upset': Air NZ flight attendant speaks out as Bluff wedding cluster nears 100 cases
Ninety-two infections are now linked to each of the two significant clusters.
Quarantine diaries week four: silver linings of the lockdown
Our isolators reflect on the good things the lockdown has given them.
Wellington Airport jobs on the line
Wellington Airport expects to cut about 40 positions as Covid-19 bites.
Wellington's $650 million funding request for projects
Wellington City Council has 10 key projects on its list.
Wellington homes evacuated after huge waves hit
Five houses have been evacuated as waves smash over the road.
Kāpiti Coast resident dies of Covid-19
The man in his 70s had been in Wellington Hospital for three weeks.
Wellington Covid-19 death was father of groom at Bluff wedding
The Wellington man was the father of the groom in the Bluff wedding cluster.
Childcare seen as 'greatest risk' for virus
Expert calls for restrictions on reopening daycares to avoid more Covid-19 outbreaks.
Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ
The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.
100,000 deaths globally; UK reeling after deadliest day; 2 NZ fatalities
"We continue to endure great pain … We feel this loss deeply."
Canterbury's low rate of Covid-19 testing revealed
MOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country
Wellington City Council throws out rates freeze
Lower rates increases will instead be worked on amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Councils warned rates freezes could cripple economic recovery
The cost of rates freezes could hit just as people are getting back on their feet.
Court denies appeal to woman who stalked, harassed ex for 13 years
Woman was convicted after 13-year-long campaign of intimidation and abuse.
Wellington DHBs find 100,000 masks in deteriorated state
A repair operation is now underway to replace the corrupted elastic in the masks.
Quarantine diaries: Week three - what's the rush?
The Herald takes a look at how others are handling the lockdown.
'Community idiots': Trail bikers snapped hooning in lockdown
Kapiti's mayor has called in police over the blatant and continuous breaches.
Your weather: Last of the sun before Easter storms hit and Cyclone Harold hammers Pacific
Fine few days ahead before stormy weather ushers in the long weekend.
Did the Ruby Princess cruise ship leak Covid-19 into NZ? PM seeks legal advice
At least 16 New Zealand virus cases linked to the ship.
Cold water poured on Cook Strait sludge dumping proposal
Councillor abandons sludge dumping proposal, now saying it's an option he cannot support.
Wellington City's emergency budget: Rates options revealed
A rates increase of 4.8 per cent is being recommended along with $68m of debt funding.
Rest home asks people to wave to residents on daily walks
Next time you're passing a rest home on your bubble walk, give the residents a wave!
Lower Hutt residents sing happy birthday from their doorsteps
Residents sign up to be 'captains' of more than 170 streets during Covid-19 lockdown.
Wellington City Mission foodbank demand quadruples
More than 300 food bags have been distributed in the past week.
Man found dead in Wgtn lodge after battling flu-like symptoms
Police have referred the death to the coroner.
Porirua residents wave NZ flags as national anthem plays during lockdown
'Definitely makes you proud to be a New Zealander.'