'Anti-fluoride' request prompted investigation into failing facilities
The situation was described as ironic by one Wellington Water staff member.
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The woman was knocked unconscious when she hit her head and fell on her stomach.
Kāinga Ora eyes fast-tracked development for Wellington light rail line
It comes as spiralling construction costs have led to a debt blowout at the agency.
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Rugby memories tend to be sour, rather than sweet, at the controversial venue.
All Blacks vs Ireland: 70 offers to help under-staffed stadium
Stadium boss says the response has been phenomenal.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
Heads yet to roll at Wellington Water despite fluoride failure
Water in the region has been inadequately fluoridated for six years.
Voting age appeal gets under way in Supreme Court
The group Make it 16 say their human rights have been breached.
Sky Stadium understaffed for biggest event in three years
The stadium would normally have about 1000 people working for an event like this.
'Dental disaster': Regulator didn't raise concerns over Wellington fluoride failure
Tamariki will likely bear the consequences, with a potential upswing in tooth decay.
Wellington man missing for six days found safe and well
The 33-year-old made transactions in Porirua and Paraparaumu on July 9.
Audrey Young: Act's rollercoaster ride through Parliament
OPINION: The party will on Sunday celebrate its 25 years in Parliament.
Wellington's water has been inadequately fluoridated for six years, review finds
A review has been made public after fluoride facilities were turned off last year.
Woman sentenced for New Year's stabbing
Judge said it was worrying she carried the knife in public and was prepared to use it.
'Stinky': Metre-long fish, dog poo found in recycling
Council workers also found dirty nappies, corn on the cob, and jandals in the recycling.
Philanthropist's 'extraordinary' $50m donation for mental health unit
The concentration camp survivor has made another large donation.
Watch: Wellington's new convention centre Tākina takes shape
The $179 million project is due to open in June next year.
Impact Awards nominee Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch talks art and politics
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Andy Foster announces Wellington mayoral bid on Newstalk ZB
His first term as mayor after decades of being a city councillor has proved challenging.
Wellington pool to temporarily close due to lifeguard shortage
The city council is offering a new starting salary for full-time lifeguards of $51,633.
Thousands of documents linked to high-profile prisoner's alleged fraud
More than 1000 documents were on a USB that was initially lost in transit.
Fears second Mt Vic tunnel could be turned into four lanes for cars
Some councillors are worried future governments will change Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Wellington City Council votes against joining Three Waters 'splinter group'
But mayor Andy Foster says he doesn't like the Government's reforms.
Electrical fire in central Wellington put out
Firefighters were 'anxious' as they have no high ladder appliances.
'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial
The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.
Māhanga Bay occupation leader 'not worried' about being arrested again
The group has moved and set up camps near Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay.
Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone
Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.
Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets
Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Māhanga Bay protesters move down the road after police eviction
They have moved to a gravel car park near Shelly Bay.
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Paul Catmur: Russian tips for nailing your next social media campaign
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'It was my livelihood': Pilot accused of being stalker, danger to passengers
Graham Lindsay has finally received an apology from the CAA and is pursuing compensation.