SH1 north of Wellington reopens after weather 'played havoc'
The disruptions are due to slips and a train derailment earlier this morning.
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Wellington flight's loop de loop before landing
Passengers got a longer trip than expected.
Train derailed, large slip blocks SH1 north of Wellington
Work is under way to clear the slip from the southbound lane.
Verrall says birthing centre's decision to close is up to them
Petition launched to save privately run birthing centre says closure will be devastating.
PM took donation from Troy Bowker in 2017
Stuart Nash was not the only one to get a donation from Troy Bowker: the PM did too.
Poor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillor
NZ Rugby told to think more laterally to attract bigger crowds at future All Blacks games
Emergency department 'would struggle to cope' with Delta outbreak, nurse says
Her warning comes after a health and safety notice was issued at the ED last month.
New Zealand's first clear beer revealed at Beervana
The innovative 6.8 per cent beer from Urbanaut has been filtered for four straight days.
Top cop at Royal NZ Police College dies after medical event
Inspector Tony Bernards, 57, had been with police for 34 years, 24 in supervisory roles.
'I've made it clear': Minister to cut ties with under-fire Troy Bowker
Stuart Nash says he won't be taking any more donations from the businessman.
Person who died in Lower Hutt workplace incident named
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a Taitā business at 2.30 on Wednesday.
Beervana adds another flavour to capital's big culinary weekend
'This isn't 'yeah the boys' drinking in a park, this is for everyone.'
'He knows because it's under $20 he's not going to get arrested'
Business owner, like many others, is struggling with shoplifting.
Race to finish Transmission Gully: Experts, independent chair brought in
Transmission Gully due to open in less than seven weeks after delays and budget blowouts.
'Rude and disgusting': Sky TV investigates alleged transphobic comments
"I think it's ridiculous behaviour, I think it's disgusting behaviour."
Facebook Marketplace scam: Woman charged after tool sold 47 times, never delivered
Many people choose not to report a crime 'out of embarrassment at being deceived'.
Inland Revenue's Wellington office deemed potentially quake-prone
Potential problems have been identified with the concrete floor.
It's dog month on Wellington's Cable Car
The $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.
One dead in Upper Hutt house fire
Crews were called to the blaze at a Craigs Flat address around 2.10am on Thursday.
The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet
Start-up business has been a "voyage of discovery" for couple.
'They need to clean shop pretty quick': Sponsor says Bowker should leave Hurricanes board
"If you have someone on your waka not singing the same tune, there's got to be action."
Migrant family in Taumarunui consider moving to Auckland for better shot at residency
MP Ian McKelvie: "It's important that we encourage people to live there if they want to."
Two large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnight
Fire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Wellington short 16 parking wardens after several quit over safety concerns
New late-night shifts would see staff working until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Analysis: Transmission Gully parties position for blame game
There's enough doubt over the road's opening date that people are getting nervous.
'Insulting': TJ Perenara calls out Hurricanes board member's 'racist' comments
TJ Perenara is seeking answers over Troy Bowker's 'sucking up to Māori' comments.
KiwiRail backs down in stoush over quake status of Wellington train station
KiwiRail will now strengthen the heritage building after disputing it was earthquake-prone
Musician accused of sexual assault on Instagram files defamation case
He's filed proceedings against two Instagram users in the High Court.
Murky brown wave rolls into Wellington's Evans Bay
"There was this red-brown shadow ... creeping through Evans Bay."
Antarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in Wellington
DOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.
Up to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipes
Third of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.
Motorway opening 'touch and go', new report raises red flag
41 outstanding resource consent requirements need sorting for road to legally open.
Two arrested after fight involving Taranaki rugby squad
The incident occurred after the side's 33-19 win over the Hawke's Bay Magpies.