Easter traffic crawls after three-car motorway crash, warnings for motorists escaping Auckland
The collision occurred about 10.30am near the Te Irirangi Drive off-ramp.
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Church pastor - 'I want to say I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused.'
City councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himself
Sean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.
'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delays
Some builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.
Watch: Huge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour
The pod has delighted Wellingtonians on a sunny day in the capital.
Work to return fluoride to Wellington's water delayed by staff absences
Residents have been without fluoride for months after treatment plants were switched off.
Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport
Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Mau Whenua publicly distance themselves, MoE looking into reports of school
'Their unwelcome occupation at this significant site has never been supported.'
Business confidence plummets in Wellington, inflation becomes second biggest concern
Business Central boss says issue of confidence runs deeper than traffic light settings.
Fluoride failure: 'Confidence rocked', council orders report on all water assets
Fluoride was turned off last year in the Wellington region without anyone being told.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Health ministry debating mask exemptions as issues persist
People medically exempt from masks sometimes face a stiff reception from businesses.
Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.
Glass recycling collections resume in Wellington after five-week hiatus
Recycling crews have been sick with Covid-19 but are now on the road to recovery.
PM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protests
The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.
Opinion: What every new mayor in the country needs, but can't promise
There's one thing people should look for in candidates at this year's local body elections
Seal skinned and eaten at site of Wellington occupation
The Department of Conservation is investigating.
Consultation shows Wellingtonians are keen on light rail
Almost 5,700 people have had their say on the big projects in Wellington's transport plan.
'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'
Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.
Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits
David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.
Analysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the boot
Iona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.
Wastewater pipe upgrade on Wellington's Taranaki St to cost $24m
It's the largest upgrade to the CBD's wastewater infrastructure in more than 50 years.
Jail for father who sexually abused daughters
The offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.
Wadestown skull discovery: Nothing more found
On Saturday a Wadestown homeowner unearthed a human skull in their garden.
Past the peak - lowest Covid case numbers in 45 days but 12 more deaths
There has been a steady decline in case numbers over recent weeks.
Grisly backyard discovery: 'Possibly a human skull'
'It would be so scary to be gardening and find something like that.'
Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.
Vehicle sailing on Interislander, Bluebridge ferries full until May
People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.
EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully
'The new road will be hungrier due to the hills, and EV drivers need to be prepared.'
Students say they shouldn't be charged for laundry at halls of residence
Students are paying $2 to do a load of washing on top of 'extortionate' halls fees.
Parliament protest: Hundreds of parking fines yet to be paid; all towed vehicles released
Some protesters have appealed fines on the grounds they were parked in by other vehicles.
Wellington Water made to report fluoride performance after 'unacceptable' failure
Councillor says monitoring needs to be about more than bacteria that makes people sick.
High-profile prisoner back in court on fraud charges
Phillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.
Biggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winter
While the Omicron wave subsides, health services are concerned for a busy winter.