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Third case of Omicron detected in Palmerston North
MidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.
Into red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: Hipkins
The connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.
Border bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQ
It's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.
Upper Hutt bush fire burning close to homes now under control
Fire crews are fighting a 2ha bush fire in Trentham - properties may need to evacuate.
WorkSafe probes vaccine pass complaints at Wellington cafe
The café closed last year and made staff redundant, but is now back open.
Rescue ropes needed after mobility scooter rolls down bank
Emergency services were called to the scene on the Hutt River Trail this afternoon.
Palmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQ
MidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.
Interisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings reveal
The bearings and gears were catastrophically damaged and the gearbox casing was warped.
Locations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, stores
The new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.
Project encourages kids to read while inspiring sense of adventure
Kāpiti Hidden Books is celebrating a year of inspiring kids to read.
Wellington Water apologises for 'unpleasant smells' caused by discharging wastewater into ocean near Days Bay Beach
Water quality tests have been completed, but the results are not back yet.
Double blow: Grounded Kiwis' court hearing delayed on same day room release suspended
High Court hearing moved to February; decision made the day MIQ room release postponed.
Transmission Gully: New year, but still no opening date
The Transport Agency hopes to announce a new opening date next month.
'Shattered': Family of 5-year-old who drowned in Hutt River thank community
Leonidas was found at 9.15pm on Tuesday after being reported missing at 5.40pm.
Opinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistake
OPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.
Rahui for Hutt River after body of missing 5-year-old found
The boy was found in the river at 9.15pm yesterday.
Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets
Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.
Bar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City Council
Wellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.
Wellington wins $1million in global competition to tackle climate change with technology
'It's critical we enable climate adaptation decisions in the next two to three years.'
'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020
Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.
Wellington man allegedly performed sex act in woman's home, court hears
Prosecution says the man was caught on camera in the woman's house.
Former mayor considering a return to politics
Nick Leggett says Wellington City Council needs a 'cultural cleanout'.
MIQ worker infected with Omicron, 25 community cases
Twenty-two people are in hospital and two are in ICU with Covid.
Covid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their work
Some new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.
Wellington rubbish truck driver shortage filled but collection delays expected to continue
Even though additional drivers have been hired they still need to be trained.
Man dies 12 days after Wainuiomata crash
His death brings the holiday road toll up to 18.
Designer handbag heist: 70 Yu Mei bags stolen, worth $50,000
A thief broke into a Wellington studio and 'cleared out as much as they could in one go'.
Wellington region first in the country to surpass 90 per cent Māori vaccination milestone
CCDHB confirmed the 90 per cent threshold was due to be reached this afternoon.
Android earthquake alert system praised for accuracy after large quake strikes near Taranaki
Alert arrived before 5.8 magnitude Taranaki quake struck at 11.49pm on Wednesday.
G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak
Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Six new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interest
The cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.
Feel the berm: Neighbour's pushy note ordering resident to mow his lawn
"The absolute brass neck of it!"