Contact of positive Covid-19 case identified in Wellington
The person is a contact of the Northland traveller who tested positive last week.
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"The best chance hospo has for getting rid of restrictions is a high vaccination rate."
Victoria University staff accused of sexual assault or harassment by students 10 times in five years
The university also received two informal complaints regarding harassment or assault.
'Heartbreaking but beautiful': Terminally ill teen will donate her brain to cancer research
She has raised more than $370,000 for cancer research.
'Abrupt change': Heavy rain, strong winds as cold front brings end to settled weather
The front will move across the South Island today then onto the North Island tomorrow.
Graffiti attack on Victoria University building in weeks before suspicious fire
Three minor explosions were heard before the fire broke out.
Call for Wellington council's social housing arm to get $16m rates refund
Councillor says City Housing should never have been charged rates in the first place.
Locations of interest: Ten new sites in Auckland and Raglan
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Aussie brain cancer researcher overwhelmed by Wellington teenager's selfless campaign to fund cure
The funds raised will go towards finding better treatments for childhood brain cancer.
Wellington city councillor resigns after health scare
Councillor says "this term in office has been a challenging and disappointing one".
Roaming bouncers pitched as way to keep Wellington streets safe this summer
He says it could be the solution to crime in the city – but the council isn't sure.
Decision on future of Wellington landfill at 'critical point'
Consents for the city's dump expire in April 2026.
Covid-19: Government to meet companies wanting antigen testing
Coalition of 25 firms are pleading for clearance to import 370,000 rapid antigen devices.
Wellington council careful not to back itself into a corner over housing subsidy
Mayor Andy Foster says the city council's social housing arm is bleeding $30,000 a day.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
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Wellington teenager with brain cancer raises more than $200K for research
'I'm not smart enough to find a cure myself but I am smart enough to advocate for it.'
Wellington's Diwali Festival goes online due to Covid concerns
Mayor Andy Foster says the difficult decision is "hugely disappointing".
Cancer breakthroughs 'held back' by Covid-19, says immunologist
'We can't do the scientific trade and exchange that we need to make the breakthroughs.'
The 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top Town
This city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.
Police appeal for information on suspicious Carterton fire
Two shops in the Wairarapa have been badly damaged by fire overnight.
No guarantee Transmission Gully will open by Christmas
The transport agency is unwilling to indicate whether the road will open this year.
Police name victim of Kāpiti Coast road crash
The 61-year-old man died at the scene on State Highway 1.
Missing 70-year-old Wellington woman found
She was last seen shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
Group releases Kāpiti Coast Airport future vision
"This is an ideal opportunity to set our sights higher and invest in our community."
'Carnage': Local man towed desperate motorists off beach after crash closed highway
The crash closed a section of State Highway 1 overnight, leaving commuters trapped.
Wellington city surpasses 90 per cent first Covid jab milestone
The city is expected to hit 90 per cent fully vaccinated in mid-November.
One dead following crash on Kāpiti Coast; police seek information
A second person has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital with serious injuries.
New EQC cap a 'measure of comfort' for Wellingtonians facing big insurance bills
Mayor says insurance costs have become a barrier for those wanting to live in the city.
Interislander crew granted MIQ exemption after Sydney trip
The crew were isolated on board and had saliva tests and temperature checks each day.
'Gruelling': The Wellington event that's been hit with four Covid cancellations
One of Wellington's unluckiest Covid casualties has been hit for a fourth time.
Homegrown 2022 line-up confirmed despite Covid uncertainty
Jim Beam Homegrown has announced its first 2022 line-up despite Covid-19 uncertainty.
Reliability of witness testimony crucial to Peter Ellis' posthumous appeal
The Crown claims it "unrealistic" to expect parents to keep their children in the dark.
Wellington to get mass rapid transit routes to both the east and south
Every Let's Get Wellington Moving option the public will be consulted on has both routes.
Wellington on a Plate wraps up 'down but not out' after unusual festival year
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