Driver hits fallen tree on Paekākāriki Hill Road
It is understood Paekākāriki Hill Road is closed as the tree is removed.
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Taxpayers in the dark over final cost of Transmission Gully
Almost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.
Iconic Sealion ship sinks in Wellington harbour
The harbourmaster says the ship was not in the best of health.
Part of Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway being ripped up for repairs
The $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.
Landslide threatens homes in Wellington, resident heard 'big crack'
Fire crews and police are at the scene.
Party drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealed
Wastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.
Spotlight on NZ's scores of earthquake-prone hospital buildings
A third of suspect hospitals so important they must be operational right after a disaster.
Levin armed siege: Man in critical condition after fire tears through house
About 80 residents have been able to finally return home.
First a sign with a spelling mistake, now bronze pigeons to promote Wellington
Three pigeons have already landed.
Case not yet made for investment in $7.4b Wellington transport plan- Treasury
Treasury also says it's too soon to determine a preferred option.
Tradie chases man around central Wellington after he tried to steal bikes
The chase ended in an arrest and a cold beer.
Proposal to use Three Waters fund to help council tenants pay rent
The fund has been criticised as a 'bribe' by those opposed to the reforms.
Second Wellington mayoral candidate defies council over hoardings
Tory Whanau is keeping her posters up after the council told her to remove them
Dine like a royal: Parliament's restaurant recreates 1977 state dinner
Bellamys is planning a dinner fit for the Queen.
Comment: Endless bus cancellations make me want to drive to work
There have been thousands of bus cancellations across Auckland and Wellington recently.
Large slips block roads in and out of two Wellington suburbs
The capital is in for a soggy weekend, with MetService issuing a heavy rain watch.
Drilling blunder: Contractors accidentally hit Wellington's main sewer
Wellington Water is investigating how it happened.
Man rolls off balcony and runs into ocean to try escape police
Police say he has been retrieved from the sea and taken to hospital.
'Imbecile': Woman with service dog's shock exchange with Uber driver
Nina Gellert said it wasn't the first time Uber drivers had refused her and her dog.
Wellington on a Plate kicks off with a twist: Fish created from algae
An unassuming mechanic's workshop is being transformed into The Sea Breeze Inn.
Police warn tradies to secure building sites overnight
Two men will appear in court this morning in relation to the thefts and burglaries.
Section of Transmission Gully closes for repairs, big pothole spotted
One motorist encountered a pothole that 'could have ripped the tyre clean off' his car.
Developer hits pause on Wellington's Band Rotunda redevelopment
Maurice Clark is yet to find a tenant from the hospitality sector for the site.
Museum collecting tennis balls thrown at journalists during Parliament protests
They're part of a long-term collection, tracing the country's experience with Covid-19.
Wellington Water temporarily turns off another fluoridation facility
The facility was turned back on within 24 hours after consultation with health authorities
Cancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosis
Sean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.
Interislander down to just one passenger ship
The disruption is due to work being carried out on the Aratere and Kaitaki.
Levin man, 73, found safe and well
Pereka may be seeking a ride to Wellington and saying that he needs to go there for work.
Wellington mayoralty: Paul Eagle shows his hand
Campaign launch turnout shows Eagle has clearly been doing the groundwork for months.
Wellington property owners stung with double the average rates increase
About 27,000 property owners will have to fork out for a more than 15 per cent increase.
Paul Eagle announces key policies for Wellington mayoral bid
The mayoral hopeful wants a City Development Authority and a world class arts precinct.
Beloved boat 'in pieces' after Wellington's wild weather
The boat was washed into the side of the road, leaving it with holes in the hull.
Elderly woman blown over by wind praises public
Geraldine Sims was blown over earlier this week in a gust of Wellington wind.