Thousands descend on Parliament challenging Covid restrictions
Some protesters breached the first set of gates to Parliament earlier this afternoon.
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Lockdown protesters descend on Parliament
Thousands of protesters have brought the CBD to a standstill as they march to Parliament.
The biggest mistake at Shelly Bay wasn't selling the land, it was buying it
Those occupying land at Shelly Bay have been given a week to leave.
Full Homegrown lineup released for 2022, organisers confident festival will go ahead
The acts have now been announced for the all-Kiwi music festival next March.
Handful of councils eye joint effort to fight Three Waters
National's Chris Luxon has backed a rebel group of councils hitting back at Three Waters.
Hospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurse
From January 1, the cost of staff daily parking will nearly double at Wellington Hospital.
Shelly Bay land occupiers get week's notice to leave
The site of a controversial development has been occupied for almost a year.
Wellington vs. Auckland: New study reveals which city is less stressful
Feeling stressed? The city you live in could be contributing.
91 Wellington nurses yet to disclose vax status as deadline looms
Nurses are not allowed to work from November 16 if they have not had their first dose.
Mongrel Mob tangi attendees 'encouraged' to get Covid test
The funeral procession passed through Porirua suburbs on Wednesday afternoon.
Wellington Phoenix jerseys auctioned for teen's brain cancer research fund
Jemima Gazley spent her last weeks raising funds for brain cancer research.
KiwiRail leases additional freight ferry to secure Cook Strait supply chain link
The Interislander fleet is ageing and more prone to breakdown.
NZTA faces hurdles to Christmas opening of Transmission Gully
Analysis: Transport agency isn't giving up hope major road could be open by Christmas.
Low traffic circulation plan considered for Wellington in fossil-fuel-free move
The city could be divided into cells which cars would not be allowed to move between.
Four arrests, two vehicles impounded following Mongrel Mob related tangi in Porirua
There were also 27 infringement notices issued and five driver's licences suspended.
New Zealand International Film Festival opens in Wellington, director 'thrilled'
The festival will screen 164 feature length films from 51 countries.
Wellington City Council accused of not learning from past mistakes over Island Bay cycleway
Proposals will drive further division within the Island Bay community, says councillor.
Two options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealed
The cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.
Teacher says 'nice bum' comment was a one-off. Ex-students allege otherwise
Wellington teacher who pinched a girl's bottom had a history of making sexual comments.
Hundreds of Mongrel Mob vehicles cause traffic disruption during Porirua tangi
It's the second tangi for the Porirua Mob in less than a month.
Commuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car park
The levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.
Concern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new library
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".
The Transport Minister, a 'massive' test cricket fan, puts the Basin Reserve flyover to bed
Four new options to overhaul Wellington's transport network have been announced.
Police issue 50 infringement notices for alleged dangerous driving following tangi
At the time two people were arrested and four vehicles impounded.
Options for light rail and extra tunnel announced for Wellington
Four transport options unveiled for once-in-a-generation transformational change.
Big reveal for capital's transport plans
The four options to overhaul the capital's transport system are being announced today.
Search for missing swimmer suspended
Police have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.
Person critically injured after Porirua shooting, police hunting offender
Police are trying to locate those responsible.
One household, three cities: Contacts of Tonga case isolating in Wellington
Four close contacts are isolating in Christchurch and Wellington.
Cancer teen praised for putting spotlight on brain tumours
Jemima Gazley's legacy goes beyond the almost $700,000 she raised for cancer research.
Not guilty pleas for all three accused of Upper Hutt manslaughter
Their trial is set for October next year.
Person dies after car and motorcycle collide in Porirua
The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died overnight.
Ōtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last month
The rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.
Ministers warned confusing engineering guidelines 'indefensible' in big earthquake
Partial collapse of Statistics House in Wellington leaves building owners at a crossroads.