Two high-risk locations identified in Wellington region, people urged to isolate immediately
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More than half of Wellington's MIQ rooms sat empty over New Year, while stranded Kiwis scramble for spots
There were 58 unoccupied rooms in Wellington MIQ over New Year.
A thousand IRD staff to remain displaced for most of the year
A plan is in place to earthquake strengthen Wellington's largest single office building.
Burst water main in Porirua still not fixed, water tankers on-site to assist residents
Wellington Water is on-site at location of burst water main.
Construction to upgrade dangerous Wellington playground under way
Several young children have been seriously injured on the playground's slide.
Third of eligible Wellingtonians boosted as third case confirmed on Monday
Nearly 14,000 booster shots have been administered in the region in four days.
Post holiday traffic: Police plea for drivers to be safe on roads
As holidaymakers return to the cities, police urge caution.
'Old school villain' a suspect in six unsolved murders
Police files shed new light on "absolute psychopath" known as Old Man of crime.
The 'Old Man' of NZ crime who got away with murder
The incredible story of Magnum-wielding most wanted career criminal, Leslie Maurice Green.
NZ wakes up to cooler temperatures as cold front sweeps the country
Queenstown did not even hit double digits on Friday morning.
I was there: The day kōhanga reo began in New Zealand
He was in the first kōhanga reo class. This is what te reo means to him, and Aotearoa.
Missing Wellington teen found 'safe and well'
Sky went missing from his Southgate home around 4pm.
Wellington's year in review: Delta, Transmission Gully, and Mittens the cat
Wellington didn't have a cracking year, but there are moments and people to be proud of.
Get out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house prices
How to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.
Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.
Live: Sun sets on 2021; Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower light shows to usher in 2022
Auckland's light show kicks off from 9pm and Wellington is also hosting a light spectacle.
NZ Post employee dies in e-buggy accident
"NZ Post is devastated," the chief executive says.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Covid baby boom: More people turn to fertility treatment than ever before
'In times of crisis and distress people crave forces of comfort, and often it's family.'
Slim pickings as baches booked out
Coromandel, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty are at full capacity
Three deaths in North Island water tragedies
Since Thursday, six people have died in water related incidents.
Waikanae Beach death fifth fatality in Wellington region this week
Police will make inquiries into the death on behalf of the Coroner.
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner
"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."
Man dies following water-related incident at Cape Palliser
The incident was reported to Police just after 9am.
Third body retrieved from Wellington's water in four days
Police are making inquiries into the deaths on behalf of the coroner.
Upper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in Wellington
It comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.
'We don't qualify:' ICU nurse's residency issue may force her to move
Immigration NZ has received more than 10,000 applications for the one-off Resident Visa.
New things to do in NZ this summer: Wellington
Just when we thought Wellington's eateries and galleries couldn't get any better...
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbish
The amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.
Live: Covid detected in the capital, new Omicron cases at border
Almost 30 Omicron cases have been detected at the border so far.
A Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission Gully
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.
Let's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sites
The construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".
Body found in search for missing kayaker
The 23-year-old failed to return from a kayaking trip in Petone last night.