Iconic Wellington slide to be removed after young children seriously injured
Earlier this year a 5-year-old broke her leg while playing on the slide.
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Live: Police Minister can't say if cops who arrested MIQ escapee fully vaccinated
A man spent 12 hours on the run after escaping MIQ and a student flew to Wellington.
Nearly $700k forfeited to the Crown following Mongrel Mob P probe
It follows a 2017 Police investigation into selling and supplying methamphetamine.
Kiwirail attempting to retrieve sunken locomotive from Picton Harbour
A locomotive, wagon and two tank containers fell into the water on Wednesday.
Second person flies Auckland to Wellington under alert level 4 restrictions
Police confirm a person flew from Auckland to Wellington on Wednesday.
153 tonnes of recycling sent to Wellington landfill in lockdown
Recycling was not collected in Wellington City during alert level 4.
Lockdown another blow to already stretched eating disorder support in NZ
"We're holding people who can't access treatment because they're deemed not sick enough."
DHB asks for removal of Facebook posts about walk-in vaccination
A CCDHB spokesperson confirmed they had asked Vic Deals to remove the posts.
Wardrobe back in action: Lower Hutt fish and chip shop safely slides orders to customers
On Wednesday Seakraft went through 200kg of potatoes and 45kg of filleted fish.
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.
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.