The issue Wellington's mayor and Wayne Brown agree on
The two city leaders have pitched their hopes ahead of the election.
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Ikaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999
Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Mākara crash
Emergency services were called to the scene in western Wellington this afternoon.
Kāpiti police officer injured after shooting himself
The officer was helping with a search.
Winston Peters 'terribly disappointed' by sale of iconic Wellington cafe
Peters has been dining at The Green Parrot since the 1970s.
Kayakers rescued after capsizing off Petone beach
Police say the two men were 'very cold' by the time they were rescued.
‘It’s okay to reach out: Former Wellington mayor on dad’s suicide
Justin Lester was 11 years old when his father took his own life.
Legal action launched over plan to remove cars from Wellington’s Golden Mile
Early construction work is due to begin next week.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.
Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated
The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.
Pasifika mothers, daughters, wives urged to get tested to help save lives
Around 180 people get cervical cancer in New Zealand and die from the disease each year.
National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener
Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.
Interislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after sale
KiwiRail bought the Valentine in January of this year.
Ruff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the back
The car thief had an unexpected passenger.
Police name siblings killed in Shannon milk tanker crash
The brother and sister were killed in the crash on September 6.
Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
First glimpse of Shelly Bay since housing development scrapped
The road has been closed for months due to an asbestos risk.
'It was terrifying': Woman's year-long battle for payout after landslide
A woman whose house was damaged by a landslide is still waiting for her insurance payout.
Pedestrian death: Drink-driver admits killing Irish national
The drunk man was driving at almost twice the legal speed limit when he hit a pedestrian.
Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip
Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.
'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse
The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.
Nelson woman searching for the ‘guardian angel’ who helped her through terrifying flight from Wellington
Winds in Wellington topped 100km/h yesterday.
Kāpiti news in brief: Big macs no match for strong winds
Winds of over 100km/h bring down trees and more.
Why Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secret
The city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Turf war: Man steals lawn in the dead of night, police investigating
A security camera caught footage of the man stealing new rolls of lawn.
Man charged after armed robbery at Wellington bar
A manager was allegedly dragged through the restaurant in the incident.
Restore Passenger Rail protester charged with assault after spray paint incident
Two people were arrested after a luxury car dealership was paint-bombed in Wellington.
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'Irresponsible and unaffordable': Chris Hipkins slams National's policies
The election campaign is nearing the end of its second week.
Builder skips out on job after allegedly causing $70k botch-up
None of the walls were straight and all the weatherboards had to be torn off and replaced.
Two dead, road closed in crash near Palmerston North
The road is closed between Te Maitai Rd and Hillcrest Rd.