Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open
Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.
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Comment: Parking wardens deserve new shoes, don't put the boot in
A recent attack on how much Wellington City Council is paying for shoes is mean and petty.
Transmission Gully: Fly through for a test run before it opens this week
Take an interactive flyover of Wellington's new $1.25 billion motorway.
Heavy rain watch for flood-battered East Coast
Settled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.
The Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recapped
It's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
'We asked for more': Wellington mayor wanted $6m but got only $200k
The money was to bolster those businesses affected by the Parliament protests.
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions too little too late for CubaDupa
The festival is expected to go ahead in 2023.
Fluoride failure explained and the tough questions yet to be answered
An independent inquiry is under way after fluoride was stopped without residents knowing.
1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protests
Almost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.
Hammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop
"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."
GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
Buy your own piece of Wellington's central library: Designer chairs up for auction
A total of 12 chairs and seats have already been sold for $9,000.
Wild Wellington weather causes leak at Premier House, surface flooding outside Parliament
Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday.
Daily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'
Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.
Wellington Water board says no conflict of interest in fluoride failure inquiry
Doug Martin, founder of MartinJenkins, has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Mayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failure
The lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.
Woman sought in relation to Upper Hutt assault identified
A man remains in Wellington Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police reveal details of Upper Hutt assault, victim with life-threatening injuries
The man has life-threatening injuries following a serious assault on Saturday.
'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protest
More than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.
Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked - one critically hurt
The two victims had called police earlier, concerned about a woman who was following them.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
Fluoridation tanks used in Wellington past their use-by-date, one facility inaccessible
The truth about the state of Wellington's fluoride facilities has gone from bad to worse.
One dead, two seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash
An LPG tanker was among the vehicles involved in the crash north of Wellington.
Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failure
An independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year
Analysis: Transmission Gully update shows transport agency's had enough
Waka Kotahi resorts to issuing a change notice after negotiations fail behind the scenes.
Inquiry launched after fluoride in Wellington stopped in May last year
Fresh revelations emerge fluoride was turned off last year without residents knowing.
Wellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid cases
Kenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.
Transmission Gully will open to traffic by end of this month
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency has instructed the contractor to open the road to traffic.
Wellington Water apologises over 'unacceptable' fluoridation management
Wellington Water oversaw low and inconsistent levels of fluoridation for four years.
Spike in companies moving to Christchurch and Wellington CBD's
It is thought to be partially due to strong economic growth following lockdowns last year.
Dental Association 'greatly alarmed' after fluoridation turned off in Wellington
Necessary repairs mean residents could be left without fluoride in their water for months.