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Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Ingham twin's son learned of her death in the news
Joanne Ingham was living in emergency accommodation and battling alcohol addiction.
Man dies during six-hour ambulance wait
The man was found dead in his doorway, six hours after calling for help.
Doctor fears no change if DHB managers take jobs with Health NZ
Senior doctor says new entity needs people who will challenge the status quo.
Wellington hospital wrestles with staff absences, vacancies and high turnover
The cardiac surgery waiting list is full, nurses are burnt out, some care has been paused.
Georgina Campbell: The evolution of a new hybrid
The tide is too strong to return to what was- the hybrid worker has been unleashed.
Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors
Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Commuter woes continue in Wellington for second day
A specialist engineer worked through the night to solve the problem.
Hospitals struggle: Hundreds wait for surgeries as non-urgent care paused
Planned procedures cut back for two weeks due to staff absences and vacancies.
Analysis: Hutt Hospital's improved earthquake status no saving grace
New documents reveal why district health board bosses are hardly jumping for joy.
'Jammed in like sardines' - Train disruption continues in Wellington
An expert flown in from Auckland will work through the night to try and fix the problem.
Three people taken to hospital after suspicious house fire in Porirua
Ten fire trucks were sent to the blaze in Titahi Bay.
Prefab building proposed for Hutt Hospital after quake risk discovered
There are significant capacity constraints already in the public and private sectors.
Hit and run survivor finishes ultra-marathon across America
Nick Ashill has finally crossed the finish line in New York.
Earthquake warning could save your life
Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?
Woman caught up in police shooting: 'I saw my partner die right in front of me'
Samuel Fakalago was an associate of the King Cobras, New Zealand's oldest patched gang.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
'Complete nightmare': Residents want school balls at Eden Park banned
'We have burnouts, people on top of cars, patched gang members blocking the street.'
Firefighters make stark warning after man pulled from burning home
Minutes matter, union boss says, after firefighters smashed their way into a burning home.
Hutt mayor slams DHB for hasty communication over hospital quake risk
The DHB says patients and services will still have to be moved out of the building.
Police recover five stolen bikes from Wellington property
Police are cracking down on thefts often happening in broad daylight.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Teen admits stabbing boy while 'defending friend' in school hallway scuffle
Judge John Walker has warned of the dangers of carrying knives for protection.
Joanne Ingham's funeral to be held tomorrow
Joanne Ingham's death is still being treated as unexplained.
Wellington transport decision delayed, mass rapid transit mode in doubt
A ministerial announcement about the project is now expected to be made this month.
'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Owner of Wellington's Gubb's Shoes considering shutting up shop
The shop has been in Wellington for 76 years.
Chris Bishop tests positive for Covid week before his first child is due
'I got quite worried when I tested positive that I'd miss the birth.'
Big increase in calls to police for mental health incidents
Northland police are being called to more mental health incidents than ever.
Transport Minister leaves door open for 22 new lower North Island trains
Mayors have kicked up a stink the trains weren't funded in Budget 2022.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.