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The mystery behind human skull found in Wellington yard
The skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
'Mentally draining': Wellington Phoenix star retires at 29
The Wellington Phoenix "icon" and seven-cap All White has decided he's had enough.
Seismic risk assessments exposing widespread shaky hospital issue
Hutt Hospital is one of many medical facilities deemed at risk of a seismic event.
Tawa College lifts lockdown after earlier report of firearms incident
The school is in lockdown for the second time this week.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block got council all-clear last year
The DHB used a 10-year-old assessment to persuade the Hutt City Council to go easy on it.
Construction starts on controversial state highway pedestrian crossing in Wellington
Wellington Airport has ditched judicial review action, paving the way for the crossing.
Security ramped up after alleged Tawa College stabbing
Students have been asked to carry their ID with them on school grounds.
Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul seeking Green Party selection
Green MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick has backed the bid.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Analysis: Government moves quickly to commit to Hutt Hospital's future
Health Minister to meet with local leaders tonight after building deemed earthquake-prone.
Māoriland Film Festival to screen during Matariki
The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.
Teen charged with Tawa stabbing appears in court
The boy has automatic name suppression due to his age.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block faces uncertainty
Heretaunga Block at Hutt Hospital, which houses vulnerable patients is earthquake-prone.
Multimillion-dollar maternity upgrade paused after building deemed quake-prone
The second phase of a $9.47m project to improve maternity care is located in the building.
Arrest after suspected stabbing at Wellington school
Students were hiding under desks after school went into lockdown.
Teen murderer's trial evidence a 'train wreck', appeal lawyer says
Haami Hanara was just 14-years-old when he murdered Kelly Donner.
Hutt Hospital's main building deemed earthquake-prone, services to be moved
The building makes up 25 per cent of the overall hospital bed capacity in the region.
Wellington Airport reports profit after 'rollercoaster' year
The airport's results paint a picture of recovery after a difficult year thanks to Covid.
Sudden death in Wellington CBD not suspicious - Police
There is no indication the death is suspicious, police say.
Work colleagues who buy Lotto tickets together win $500,000
"I checked the ticket again and again and asked my wife to check as well."
Weak and malnourished seal euthanised
The seal spent the night at Oriental Bay and has now been moved to a more secluded area.
'Huddled in the cold': Trampers take wrong turn in extreme weather - saved by cell phone call
The couple was rescued seven hours after the initial alarm was raised.
'Shake, shake, shake': Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits Wellington
The earthquake was 25km west of Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast.
Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED
Emails reveal concerns in NZ's busiest emergency departments.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Students no longer have to pay for washing after complaint to university
The university agrees washing machines and dryers are an essential service.
New boss revealed for Wellington's multi-billion-dollar transport plan
Let's Get Wellington Moving has been without a permanent boss for more than a year.
Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Is Wellington next in line for a congestion charge?
Hints are scattered everywhere, including in comments the Finance Minister made yesterday.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.