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Transport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in Wellington
Michael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
'A tragic accident': Coroner's finding into Upper Hutt playground death
A coroner's report says 3yo Amberlie Pennington-Foley's death was a tragic accident.
Lower Hutt mental health unit 'pretty degrading' - Ombudsman
Soiled carpets and walls covered in graffiti were found during an impromptu visit.
Wellington nurses join national strike
'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.
Opinion: Putting money in a budget line won't fix a water pipe
Up to $185b is needed for the country's pipes but the workforce is already under pressure.
Wellington Jazz Festival welcomes more than 300 artists, over 100 shows
A celebration of jazz music takes over the capital for the next five days.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff receives first Covid vaccine
It comes after the Prime Minister confirmed she would get a first jab by the end of June.
Covid-19: When Jacinda Ardern will receive vaccine
Ardern's Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison, received his first jab on February 21.
Police take down gangs; Mongrel Mob calls it a smear campaign
NZ Police lay 900 charges in wake of major global police op targeting organised crime.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Former RNZ Concert worker calling for inquiry after alleged sexual harassment
The woman says the man who slapped her bottom at work faced no consequences.
Building activity hits record levels but Covid still causing delays
Building activity rose 3.7% in the first quarter, the biggest quarterly rise in two years.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
'Predatory': Napier Port's play for CentrePort's container operations
The Herald has obtained a copy of the letter Napier Port's CE sent to Wellington.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Exhausted kayaker crossing Cook Strait saved by smoke flare
Interislander ferry turned back to help.
Vehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington region
Police are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.
Capital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fix
People in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.
Wellington's Next Top Mould-el: Competition launched to find worst flat
An advocacy group gives out cash prizes to renters of the Capital's worst flat
Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized
Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.
Wellington mayor says council's social housing arm is 'bleeding to death'
Wellington City Council goes back to the Government for access to critical subsidy.
Three waters reform: Services could be amalgamated into 1-4 entities
Up to $185b will be needed for pipes across the country over the next 30 years.
$16m bill for Wellington's Kate Sheppard apartment earthquake repairs
The 10-level building is opposite Parliament and has been covered in wrapping for months.
Wainuioamata marae closed for the year to become Covid vaccine clinic
The Wainuioamata community has sacrificed its marae for the kaupapa of 'saving lives'.
Revealed: The suburb with the 500K median value jump over 12 months
There are now just seven suburbs in Wellington with median house values less than $1m.
Sexual harassment, bullying claims: Sky Sport staff allege 'toxic' culture
Five people have spoken out about alleged sexism, sexual harassment and bullying.
Feedback sought on new name for central Wellington area
The NZ Geographic Board wants to consult on a name change for a central Wellington area.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.