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ACC's e-scooter bill hits new high - but stats back Lime safety claim
How e-scooters stack up against other forms of transport in the accident claims stakes.
Transport tender process to be reviewed
Unions say the process causes bus companies to cut wages for the cheapest tender.
Wellington SPCA's longest staying animals
Meet the animals that have been staying at Wellington SPCA for nearly a year.
Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt
The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.
Two-in-one asthma inhaler hailed as a 'game-changer'
Study finds benefits in combination therapy for patients with mild asthma
Westpac Stadium charging $1 for new plastic drink tray
Westpac Stadium has started charging $1 to use a plastic 4-cup holder when buying drinks.
Teacher's diary: No lunch break and emails at 10pm
A teacher runs through his day at a decile 10 girls' school as teachers prepare to strike.
Teacher's diary: 'Woke at 4.30am worrying about workload'
Some teachers get up at 4.30am in a bid to tackle their increasing workload.
Two students arrested after incident at Victoria University's residential hall
Two males were arrested, one for wilful damage, the other for wilful trespass.
Treasury advice ruffles council feathers
Councillors react to revelations Treasury advised against Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Robbie Magasiva pays touching tribute to younger brother
Pua Magasiva was found dead in Wellington in the early hours of Saturday morning.
'Car fascists' not best choice of words, says minister
The term was in response to the Let's Get Wellington moving announcement.
'Last ditch' appeal: The fence is down but fight continues
Battles are still being fought over the long-gone fence that blocked million-dollar views.
Let's Get Wellington Moving - What does it mean?
What you need to know about the $6.4 billion plan for Wellington's transport.
Let's Get Welly Moving announcement due
The long-awaited announcement on Let's Get Wellington Moving is expected today.
Cassino battlefield relic gifted to a veteran's granddaughter
A woman followed her heart to Italy and came across a connection to her family back home.
Wellington's pilot apartment conversion project delayed
Renters will bear the brunt of the delay with prices skyrocketing.
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
Watch: First XV's tribute to Pua Magasiva
Rugby players performed a haka and wore black armbands in a show of respect for Magasiva.
What to expect from Let's Get Welly Moving
LGWM project is the biggest investment in Wellington's transport in decades.
22-year-old council candidate raring to go
The 22-year-old student association president is running for Lambton Ward councillor
Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices
Low costs at the new fuel stop shouldn't be seen as a good thing, Iona Pannett says.
Children at heart of free internet for disadvantaged families
Kids are performing better at school with improved home internet access.
New resource consent lodged for Shelly Bay
The independent commissioners assessing the resource consent have been revealed.
Man denies Wellington bomb scare charge
The man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of making threats to harm people or property.
Pua Magasiva mourned: Family thank public for support
Tributes continue for actor Pua Magasiva who died suddenly this weekend.
Sacked after one day: Cafe worker's total payout now $12,000
Costs order tops up trial cafe worker's legal win to more than $12,000 for a day's work.
Justin Lester launches mayoral campaign
The incumbent wants to end homelessness and remove cars from the Golden Mile.
Man charged with murder after death of Hone Pawa in Porirua
Police charge man with murdering 23-year-old Porirua father Hone Pawa
Auckland fog: 50 flights cancelled before restrictions lifted
More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.
Man charged with assault after fatal Porirua fight
Man's family were present in the courtroom and one shouted, 'love you Dad'.
Timaru tastes best: Town has top tap water
The location of NZ's best tasting tap water has been revealed, and it isn't Auckland.
Man due in court over fatal fight in Porirua
Porirua's Deputy Mayor Izzy Ford says many people will be affected by what's happened.