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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
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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.
Home evacuated after dramatic slip in Lower Hutt
The residents have now been allowed back into their home.
Gale force southerly slams Wellington - rips wing mirror off car
The wild weather has grounded flights, flooded streets, and torn the roof off a cafe.
Woman's compensation quest for pothole damage reaches Minister's office
She lost a hub cap and the car's wheel rim was bent.
Northbound lane blocked on State Highway 1 in Wellington following crash
Emergency services were called about midday.
Wellington 'out of step' with only one special voting booth
Other main centres have planned several locations for special voting in local elections.
Comment: Wellington fluoride failure a scandal in a league of its own
Surely someone spared a thought for fluoridation's oral health benefits? Apparently not.
Act says second Mt Vic tunnel is Auckland cycle bridge all over again
It's estimated 6,000 people will use a new dedicated walking and cycling tunnel per day.
Bridges swept away, strong winds as wild weather heads north
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
Business confidence spirals to record low, 'damaging' staff shortages
Central New Zealand businesses cast gloomy outlook as inflation hits 7.3 per cent.
Analysis: Wellington's mayor decides to play high-stakes election game
Andy Foster is risking it all after 30 years on Wellington City Council.
Wellington councillor to become Labour President
Day certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.