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Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
'Failed by the system': Male indecent assault victim hits out
'How many times can someone ask for help before they give up?'
'You're lazy': The truth about being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
"It affects my marriage hugely...my husband feels he can't make noise around the house."
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby Orca
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special Olympics
Determined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.
Ministry's new Covid vaccine booking hotline goes live with error
Wellington callers were wrongly told they couldn't use the service.
Bad weather pushes wastewater pipe at Paremata to breaking point
The break in the pipe caused wastewater to overflow into Porirua Harbour.
Wellington drinking water plant deemed compliant after power outage breach
Partially untreated water was drained from the network after UV filters stopped working.
Wellington weather: Flooding on SH1 as southerly change brings more rain
It comes just days after a one-in-10-year rainfall event over the weekend.
Brain injury research: Blood test could rule out CT scan
The research aims to speed up diagnosis of head injuries and reduce ED wait times.
Union meeting to cause disruption for Upper Hutt commuters
The meeting in Upper Hutt will be held between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
Wellington bus drivers to vote on pay offer next week
It's the latest development in a long-lasting saga over the collective agreement.
Storm-hit Newlands homes' fate hangs in balance
Severe weather in the Wellington region caused major damage over the weekend.
An edible guide to Wellington, handed to you on a platter
Chefs' tasters of what to expect at this year's Wellington on a Plate.
Georgina Campbell: The heritage obsession in Wellington has to stop
Comment: Wellington is at risk of becoming a museum if heritage advocates have their way.
Wellington Water turns to Fulton Hogan training scheme amid worker shortage
Wellington Water currently has 30 vacancies across its operations.
Sewage leaks into Porirua Harbour, coastal walking track closed
Plan to ease pressure on fragile wastewater pipe goes awry.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on State Highway 2 in Wellington
Remutaka Hill Rd is now open.
RSV Outbreak: Continued pressure on Wellington ED as cases numbers change
There are 16 children in Wellington Hospital with RSV or respiratory illness.
Frustrating day for Toa the orca
Toa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.
Heathcliffe the horse recovering after dramatic rescue from Wellington stream
Heathcliffe has swollen legs, a few scrapes, and is on a course of antibiotics.
Judicial review heard over coronial inquest into death of Wendy Shoebridge
The High Court Justice has reserved his decision.
Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
Wastewater main under State Highway 1 in Paremata repaired but still fragile
Noth northbound lanes of the motorway are now open.
Seatoun Wharf to shut for up to a year for upgrades
It comes after a condition assessment found several structural issues with the wharf.
NZTA doesn't appear to share builder's confidence on Transmission Gully opening date
ANALYSIS: The long-awaited $1.25b road is meant to open in September, but will it?
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
'A rollercoaster': Woman describes 'worst flight' after Air NZ plane abandons landing, returns to Auckland
Airline passenger says the abandoned flight was just the beginning of troubles.
Heroic horse rescue: Heathcliffe pulled from flooded stream
First on scene pull Heathcliffe the horse's head above floodwaters in last minute rescue.
'I'm sick of hurting people': The story of the Kiwi 'rest home creeper'
'You don't get rehabilitated in jail – you get educated on how to do crimes better.'
'Credible' sighting of pod near where baby orca Toa stranded
Toa was stranded from his pod last Sunday near Plimmerton, north of Wellington.
'I could have died': Man seeking mystery stranger who saved his life after seizure
"There's no doubt in my mind I could have died if no one had found me."