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Wellington faces water restrictions as system struggles to cope with demand

The restrictions will come into effect net week.

Wellington Water staffer ‘remorseful’ after boasting about not working

Her remorse comes as more water restrictions are set to be introduced for the region.

Building consents show new apartments well down in November

Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.

'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere

Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.

'Seek other transport': All trains in or out of Wellington suspended

There were also delays on some lines in the capital due to heat restrictions.

Occupants of car flee with possible firearm after spiking

Police make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Pedestrian rushed to hospital after crash in Tawa

The person has been taken to hospital after the crash.

Wellington Water employee under investigation for filming herself 'slacking off'

The graduate engineer spends her workday going to the gym, cinema and car wash.

Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder

Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.

How Tory Whanau plans to work with the new Government

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sat down with the Herald in early December to talk about how she plans to work with the National-led Government." Video / Mark Mitchell

Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent year

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau on her lifestyle changes, a new home, new fashion and a new fitness regime. Video / Mark Mitchell

On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024

Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.

Watch: Referees miss blatant Brisbane Roar handball

Phoenix coach Paul Temple is calling for VAR in the women's A-League

'Now we're f***ed': Prolific protest group ordered to take down offensive ad

The group that blocked roads and doused a dealership has been ordered to remove an ad.

How a teen saved his granddad's life after a heart attack – and the app that could save your loved one

What was done to save Stuart Jones' life could lift falling cardiac arrest survival rates.

Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work

MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.

Auckland Juicy Fest: Police assaulted, 12 arrests after ‘several disorder events’

It comes after claims Mongrel Mob spoiled Wellington event.

'Mongrel Mob Fest, not Juicy Fest': Gang violence spoils music festival, dad says

Young dad copped can of beer to the back of the head and witnessed numerous fights.