Business confidence plummets in Wellington, inflation becomes second biggest concern
Business Central boss says issue of confidence runs deeper than traffic light settings.
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Fluoride failure: 'Confidence rocked', council orders report on all water assets
Fluoride was turned off last year in the Wellington region without anyone being told.
Mahanga Bay occupation: Video recounts skinning and eating of seal
DoC today confirmed no one has been charged in relation to the incident.
Health ministry debating mask exemptions as issues persist
People medically exempt from masks sometimes face a stiff reception from businesses.
Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court
Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.
A stroll along Wellington's Oriental Parade
An architectural guide to the characters of New Zealand's most walkable city.
Glass recycling collections resume in Wellington after five-week hiatus
Recycling crews have been sick with Covid-19 but are now on the road to recovery.
PM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protests
The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.
Opinion: What every new mayor in the country needs, but can't promise
There's one thing people should look for in candidates at this year's local body elections
Seal skinned and eaten at site of Wellington occupation
The Department of Conservation is investigating.
Consultation shows Wellingtonians are keen on light rail
Almost 5,700 people have had their say on the big projects in Wellington's transport plan.
'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'
Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.
Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits
David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.
Analysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the boot
Iona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.
Wastewater pipe upgrade on Wellington's Taranaki St to cost $24m
It's the largest upgrade to the CBD's wastewater infrastructure in more than 50 years.
Jail for father who sexually abused daughters
The offending against one of the girls started when she was just 5 years old.
Wadestown skull discovery: Nothing more found
On Saturday a Wadestown homeowner unearthed a human skull in their garden.
Group protesting the closure of Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Protest group outside Northland's Marsden Pt Oil Refinery
Grisly backyard discovery: 'Possibly a human skull'
'It would be so scary to be gardening and find something like that.'
Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.
Te reo Māori degrees in demand in legal profession
Whanganui's Riana Te Ngahue says her double degree helped her personal growth
Vehicle sailing on Interislander, Bluebridge ferries full until May
People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.
EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully
'The new road will be hungrier due to the hills, and EV drivers need to be prepared.'
Students say they shouldn't be charged for laundry at halls of residence
Students are paying $2 to do a load of washing on top of 'extortionate' halls fees.
Parliament protest: Hundreds of parking fines yet to be paid; all towed vehicles released
Some protesters have appealed fines on the grounds they were parked in by other vehicles.
'Out of her depth': Police Minister slated over response times as cops battle burnout
Police Minister under attack but political mudslinging aside, what's troubling cops?
Wellington Water made to report fluoride performance after 'unacceptable' failure
Councillor says monitoring needs to be about more than bacteria that makes people sick.
High-profile prisoner back in court on fraud charges
Phillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.
Police callout response times soar
The average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.
Biggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winter
While the Omicron wave subsides, health services are concerned for a busy winter.
The 27yo Kiwi who's expanded his cafe businesses during Covid
Tait Burge wants to open three cafes by the time he's 30 - and Covid isn't stopping him.
Fatal wrong-way crash prompts permanent closure
The crash killed two people and badly injured two more.
More apartment owners will be eligible for earthquake-prone loan scheme
The changes come after no one had applied for a single cent of the $23 million fund.
Wellington concert promoter quits after 30 years following Govt decision to stay in red
Operating for 30 years, Capital C: Concerts brought some of Wellington's biggest shows.