Wellington Hospital ward closed to visitors after member of staff tests positive
No patients have been considered close contacts and the risk of infection is "very low".
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Wellington residents told to conserve water after burst pipe
The pipe supplies water to the Brooklyn Reservoir, which is less than half full.
Revealed: Deadly rock falls, fish among 88 Transmission Gully problems
A scathing report lists 88 problems with Transmission Gully.
Supermarket staff feel threatened by protesters shopping without masks
Supermarket staff anxious, exhausted and scared to ask protesters to wear masks in store.
Speaker's ultimatum to protesters: Clear the cars and tents - or no talks
PM says the country's surging Covid cases are the priority - not the protests.
Were the rubber mats at the protest stolen from a skate park?
A stack of rubber mats were recently stolen by an unknown culprit.
Almost $250,000 spent on consultants for pedestrian crossing in Wellington
The crossing has been controversial, especially with Wellington Airport.
'Highly-experienced' mediator to act as go-between with protesters, Govt
Police Association expects 'guaranteed incidents' with anti-mandate protesters.
Watch: PM admonishes Act Leader for meeting with protest representatives
Police and council signal they will take a firmer line on the protest, now in day nine.
Police release name of pedestrian killed in central Wellington crash
The man was an Irish national living in New Zealand.
Boat sinks after catching fire off Wellington's south coast
Emergency services received reports of the fire just before midday.
City Council answers questions on protest's loos, kitchens, and parking tickets
Wellington City Council has published the answers to frequently asked protest questions.
Protest groups issue statement after top cop's warning
Vehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.
Opinion: Parliament protest absolutely positively not my Wellington
An anti-mandate protest turning ugly is the last thing the city needs right now.
NZSO to play special concerts designed for Covid restrictions
The seven free concerts will take place in Wellington from tomorrow.
Boil water notice continues in Wairarapa town
The weekend's unusually high rainfall from Cyclone Dovi has affected town's supply.
Wellington couple claim $8.5 million Lotto Powerball win
The couple were spending a quiet night at home when they checked their ticket.
Burglary charge dismissed against man who allegedly masturbated in woman's home
The Wellington man has been granted interim name suppression, including his occupation.
Protests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move online
The university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.
Parliament protest live Q&A: Thomas Coughlan answers your questions
Eight days in, what's next? The Herald's senior political reporter answers your questions.
Analysis: Why mass arrests at Parliament protest are not an option
ANALYSIS: The occupation of Parliament's grounds presents a unique problem for police.
'One is unacceptable': Expert's warning to vaccinators over dose errors
The vaccination provider is responsible for notifying someone if a dose error occurs.
Wellington's CubaDupa street festival cancelled
The cancellation is a huge blow for artists and businesses who are already hurting.
Parliament protest: 'Sanitation issues', 'weapons on site', police concerns for kids; patrols ramp up for commuters
'This is no place for children' - police warn of sanitation issues at freedom protest.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Claire Trevett: Outwit, outlast - the six-day battle to shift the protesters
The protesters took a hint from Trump after the sprinklers: they drained the swamp.
NRL legend Johnson steps into RTD market
Warriors playmaker joins up with other sports stars in new drinks venture.
Honest Auckland rental videos turn Kiwi newlywed into TikTok star
Daisy Pedersen's videos are bringing hope to families waiting months to get rentals.
Big boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surges
The equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.
Protesters v the Speaker(s) - Mallard puts Manilow, Macarena, and Covid ads on repeat
Mallard, who turned on sprinklers, now replying to protesters with music.
Former MP Matt King joins Parliament protest, resigns from National
King has often spoken out against the vaccine mandate, and National's support of it.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Protester suffers suspected heart attack at Parliament
Wellington Free Ambulance confirmed it was responding to an event.
Kicked off campus: Staff and students told to work from home as protesters occupy campus
A staff member said the protesters were causing 'pretty major disruption' to the campus.