Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 August, 2022
The Capital prepares for another protest, rogue MP Gaurav Sharma faces judgement and more money for flood-ravaged parts of the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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Wellington businesses call for amalgamation in pre-election report
Businesses say the city's leadership has been inward-looking and complacent for too long.
Bullying at Parliament - meet the man trying to get rid of it
Parliament is not a toxic place to work, says boss Rafael Gonzalez-Montero.
Focus: Roads closed and concrete blocks in place as Wellington braces for protest
Roads have been closed, concrete blocks moved in, and temporary fencing installed around Parliament on Monday evening as the city braces for the anti-government protest. Video / NZ Herald
Interislander's Aratere sailings cancelled for urgent repairs
There's an issue with the ventilation system for the engines.
Live: Barriers up, roads closed as Wellington prepares for convoy
Protest leader Brian Tamaki arrived in the capital yesterday.
Wellington police investigating two ram raids overnight
It's believed the incidents are connected.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Beloved Frank Kitts playground won't open in time for summer
The commercial building business doing work on it went into liquidation earlier this year.
Cook Strait ferry suffers propeller 'fault', returns to port
It appeared the ferry's ability to turn had been compromised.
Fire in middle of strike on Stokes Valley road
A fire has broken out on Stokes Valley right in the middle of the strike. Video / NZME
Parliament protest: Council staff to work from home, convoy to descend on capital
The protest convoy may also set up a picket in Picton.
Roads closed, parking restricted as Parliament protest looms
Some roads near Parliament will be closed in the days before the protest.
How a $1.8 billion roading plan was put on ice - and then brought back to life
The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
Transmission Gully builder giving council 'the run around'
The road might be open, but there are still 224 outstanding resource consent tasks.
'My whole world stopped': Mother of merging lane crash victim
A woman whose driving caused a teen's death is disqualified from driving for six months.
Research reveals what lies beneath capital's reclaimed land
Engineers now have a better understanding of where future liquefaction might be a problem.
Engineering stoush behind Auditor-General library probe
More details revealed about probe into the redevelopment of Wellington's central library.
Insurance costs could increase massively as climate risk rises - modeller
It's predicted costs could start to double every two or three years for some houses.
Opinion: It's time we fronted up to Wellington's inconvenient truths
Houses built on fault lines, precarious hillsides, and next to rising seas are a problem.
Wellington region first to set binding emissions reduction target
The regional council wants to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
'Well-known scammers': Three-minute phone call costs company thousands
Ritesh Goel said a phone call about a job left him feeling shaken and humiliated.
Architects take stock of Wellington's risky buildings
Why earthquake-prone buildings aren't just a headache - and can present an opportunity.
Worker describes 'burning' lungs after hospital heater mishap
One worker described 'burning lungs' and says he still feels disorientated months later.
Beervana: Mr Whippy and brewery create beer icecream
A pastry stout ice cream with a dipped choc top is set to delight.
The One Where They Visit NZ: Friends star spotted in Wellington
It's unclear why she is in NZ, and the restaurant she dined in is tight-lipped.
Ukraine ambassador wants tariffs lifted, free trade agreement
Vasyl Myroshnychenko is urging the Government to consider lifting tariffs temporarily.
Missing man found after being recognised from social media
Brent Falaniko was reported missing in the Waikanae Beach area on Wednesday.
Wellington police seek witnesses to violent, unprovoked stabbing
The incident could have been fatal had a passerby not provided emergency first aid.
Simon Woolf ditches city council in bid for regional role
He says there are less party politics at play at Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Wellington's modified ground more at risk of landslips
"We've got a lot of modified ground and a lot of them getting up around 100 years old."
Auditor-General probes Wellington central library redevelopment
The Herald understands former National MP Chris Finlayson has raised concerns.
Wellington regional council doesn't want to supply water
Council chairman says it's like managing a Chinese wall.
'Human error' behind mayoral candidate's social media bungle
Paul Eagle was pictured with the Karori tunnel while calling for a second Mt Vic tunnel.