Orca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given
12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.
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Funding for Paekākāriki surf club new build now urgent
Progress is being made with the new build but funding is still the biggest challenge.
Wellington motorists to be stopped, questioned at alert level 3
Police will be stopping and questioning motorists at compliance checkpoints.
Explainer: What Wellington is doing to clean up its unsafe streets
People no longer feel safe on the streets of the coolest little capital.
New poll: What Kiwis really think of Covid elimination
The poll of 1000 New Zealanders asks if Aotearoa should continue with its strategy.
No risk to the public after nurse attends sports star lockdown gathering
Hutt Valley DHB has concluded a formal investigation into the incident.
Wellington welcomes first day of level 3 with a good day
Wellingtonians have enjoyed a rare weather forecast: "fine with light winds".
Major blow for Paekākāriki surf club with building closure
Structural issues close Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards clubrooms this summer.
Level 3 luck? Mainly fine weather across NZ as lockdown lifts for most
Light showers are on the cards for some but most regions should prepare for a nice day.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
Covid cases exercising in Wellington MIQ hotel car park
Safety of MIQ workers in question as positive cases exercise in underground car park.
A Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reforms
OPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.
Men's sexual violence charity workers shocked after being told to shut down
Nearly 600 men came looking for help last year.
Taste of Welly food fest delivered to your door under level 3
The curtailed Wellington food festival is being served up for home delivery.
One dead, one in hospital after car hits power pole in Foxton
The single-vehicle crash on Foxton Shannon Rd was reported at around 3.30am.
Wellington prepares for takeaways and deliveries
Areas outside Auckland and Northland moving to alert level 3 on Wednesday.
Wellington's rough sleepers vaccinated at special clinic
More than 100 doses have been administered over two clinics, one of which was in lockdown.
'Disappointed': World of Wearable Arts show postponed
The World of Wearable Arts show has been postponed after being cancelled last year.
Wellington sexual violence charity forced to scrap street appeal due to Covid-19
The organisation is also seeing crisis calls escalate.
Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia: How workplaces can help neurodiverse workers thrive
"We all benefit from having a diversity of perspectives and skills."
Wellington City extends rates payment date
Council gives people a little bit more time give to deal with lockdown challenges.
Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
Lockdown may have helped stamp out RSV outbreak, says immunologist
Long-term lockdowns also leave us vulnerable to future infections by reducing immunity.
Wellington Police receive more than 1000 lockdown breach notifications, one charged
By day nine of lockdown, Police had received 1079 breach notifications in the region.
Woman threw her dog to safety before perishing in house fire
Police are seeking information about a suspicious fire at the property.
Wellington moving down alert levels despite 14 covid cases
Takeaways, civic construction projects, and recycling will resume at 11.59pm on Tuesday.
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
No new cases in Wellington as possible lockdown lift looms
It's a week since Wellington's first cases; two were added yesterday but none today.
Daffodil Day conversations: Cancer patients fighting for their life in lockdown
Cancer patients will be $1 million short of support to help them bet cancer.
Bump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway opening
Covid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Let's Get Wellington Moving loses director after less than four months
The $6.4 billion transport plan's board is working to fill the role as soon as possible.
Police say woman's death at Wellington beach is not suspicious
Her body was found at Hataitai Beach on Evans Bay Parade at about 9.45am yesterday.