Covid casualty: Wellington's Prefab cafe folds, staff given notice
Delta level 2 rules prove too restrictive for Prefab to reopen.
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'Devastating decision': World of Wearable Arts cancelled
Chief executive says they needed to face the reality that the risks are just too high.
One dead, two injured after car rolls onto rocks in Wellington
The two injured people were transported to hospital with critical and serious injuries.
Supply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenance
KiwiRail says it's unlucky timing and an unprecedented situation.
Iconic Wellington waterfront slide turned into firewood chute
The slide hosted first dates and sneaky pashes, but it also broke young children's legs.
Domestic air travel resuming under level 2 but not to full capacity
Even flights to and from locked-down Auckland have been increased.
Live: Return 2 work; Middlemore Hospital infection case questions
The Auckland region remains the only part of New Zealand in level 4 lockdown.
Mysterious long tunnel won't see the light of day in Wellington transport plan
A long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.
Teen killed on road at Manunui named by police
Tama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
Quiet venues, mandatory masks: Wellington reopens to a post-Delta level 2
Some venues will be operating at just ten 10 cent capacity under level 2.
Arrest made after aircon units for Wellington Hospital damaged in suspicious fire
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on an arson charge.
Wild weather: Severe gales, heavy rain and snow throughout the week
Winds up to 140km/h are possible in some places.
Crash blocks SH1 at Johnsonville on last day of alert level 3
Travellers heading into Wellington have met with heavy traffic.
Wellington businessman says new level 2 a 'million times more difficult'
There is a new limit of 50 people at hospitality and event venues under alert level 2.
Police locate stolen firearms, dramatic arrest made in Wellington's CBD
Police inquiries continue after a firearm was discharged in Upper Hutt.
Hospital aircon units damaged in suspicious fire while in transit
Two air conditioning units were damaged when a truck-and-trailer caught fire in Ōtaki.
Windy weather in Wellington delays removal of condemned slide
The slide is being removed after several young children broke their legs playing on it.
Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms
Wellington faces a possible move to alert level 2 today, as outbreak sits at 15.
Armed police arrest two people in dramatic incident in downtown Wellington
Several police cars blocked off Victoria St in Wellington to make the arrests.
Police officer hospitalised by Porirua man trying to evade capture
Police say the 25-year-old will appear in court tomorrow.
Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others
"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."
Work resumes on Transmission Gully, NZTA assesses lockdown fallout
It's expected the road's opening will be delayed after two weeks at alert level 4.
Lockdown traffic up on last year's level 4, Waka Kotahi data shows
Wellingtonians and Aucklanders have been on the roads more during this year's lockdown.
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.
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.