Half of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli
"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."
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Urgent meeting called over Wellington's water failures
ANALYSIS: Mayor Andy Foster calls meeting after being notably absent from water crisis.
Harrowing account of son's suicide attempts in inquest
Lyn Copland has detailed years of her son's suicide attempts to the coroner's court.
Missing woman has contacted mum; Police still want to speak to her
Police say they want to speak to Karina Bradnam to confirm she is safe.
Missing 12-year-old girl found 'safe and well'
Family request privacy after police thank public for their assistance in locating girl.
'Very worried': TV host shares plea to find missing sister
Karina Bradnam, 29, has been missing since Thursday.
Sailor slams into wharf after falling asleep at wheel for 20 minutes
Sailor had been asleep at wheel of catamaran for 20 minutes before it slammed into wharf.
Concerns for missing woman last seen in Tītahi Bay
Karina Bradnam has been missing since Thursday. She was last seen in Tītahi Bay.
Scholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush
"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.
'Please help me': Woman tells how she was stabbed by a stranger
Emma Berquist was walking her dog in Wellington when she was stabbed by a random stranger.
Councillors told off for picking on each other
Councillors told to stop picking on each after jeers fly at committee meeting on parking.
Kāinga Ora accused of 'aggressively' poaching council staff
Call for the Government's new urban development authority to lower its salary offers.
Friendly face: Police unveil Ella, first AI officer
Ella's face could soon be smiling out of screens in police stations across New Zealand.
Major road projects could be resurrected in Wellington under National
National promises to rework Let's Get Wellington Moving and outspend Labour.
Council could crack down on $80,000 unpaid fees
Gardens, fences and garages spilling on to council land may start drawing fees.
Wellington would struggle for enough water to fight fires post-quake
Fire crews would struggle to access water to fight blazes after a large earthquake.
Pharmacist 'snapped', poured petrol on loud neighbour
Scott Bowman said he "just snapped" after five years of noise issues.
National commits to reworking Let's Get Wellington Moving
The capital's $6.4b transport plan has been catapulted into Election 2020.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Sir Bob Jones labelled 'Hitler clone' after Māori gratitude day column
Jones wrote that Māori should bring Pākehā breakfast in bed in gratitude for existing.
Wellington to get double-decker pride bus
The bus will be out and proud on the streets to coincide with the city's Pride Festival.
Union wants apology after boss' Waitangi Day edict
Roading firm expected all non-New Zealand workers to turn up on the public holiday.
Picture: 'I've been framed' - Murderer's outburst to judge in court
Warren Pay told the judge he was an "old man" who was attacked from behind by his victim.
No Waitangi Day off if 'not from NZ' - manager tells staff
An employment lawyer said it could be a breach of the Human Rights Act.
From Wellington to the world: Mark Hadlow
The Hobbit premieres around the world were some of this actor's most memorable trips.
Security guard beats homeless man outside supermarket
The footage was shared anonymously to Youtube several weeks after the incident.
Comment: Wind or quake? Wellington's bummer summer
Wellington's summer weather really feels like more of a rip off than usual.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
NZ's youngest mayor still gets asked for ID
Campbell Barry is New Zealand's youngest mayor, at 28 years old.
Men charged over Tolley death could be named
The judge will likely release his decision tomorrow on whether the men can be named.
Man accused of murdering Porirua father to stand trial in May
Hone Pawa was killed after a fight in Porirua last May. He did not know the accused.
Seismic risk forces ministries out of Wellington offices
Ministry for Women and Ministry of Education staff to leave premises on The Terrace.
Four Square that sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed appeals alcohol decision
The Four Square sold 3.8 tonnes of poppy seed in one year.