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Wellington's council to make u-turn on late night parking fees
Several parking wardens have quit due to safety concerns with the late-night shifts.
Lord of the Rings costumes displayed in Wellington for 20 year anniversary
The costume trail features costumes, props, armoury, and weapons created by Wētā Workshop
Convoy protesters 'in for long haul', council considering options
The anti-mandate protesters intend to stay for 'at least a few days' in Wellington.
Hop on the saddle for Aotearoa Bike Challenge month
It's bike month across Aotearoa, so slip into your cycling shorts and get riding.
Behind KiwiRail's failed $565m Budget bid for mega-ferries
Ferries procured without extra $565m requested: saga ends with "stern" Robertson letter.
208 Covid cases, mystery South Island infection, as numbers dip from Saturday
There are 12 people in hospital with the virus.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Heavy rain closes SH6 in Marlborough as weather event moves up NZ
The Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.
Meet the sisters aiming to bust into archaic bra industry
PhD students researching ways to create custom-made garments for unique bodies.
Long weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiest
NZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.
Meth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt Valley
Three men and two women have been arrested.
Auckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locations
Today's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.
Wet weekend for Wellington as large front moves across NZ
The capital will be under a heavy rain watch for 24 hours.
'No end in sight': Wellington bars and nightclubs fear the industry won't survive under red
'This time, with nothing from the government, I've had to tell my staff I can't pay them.'
Hesitant Aucklanders stay put this Waitangi weekend says Bachcare data
Kiwis rent baches for the last long weekend of summer, while Aucklanders stay home.
'Absolutely worn down': The Kiwis who can now come home after 'bittersweet' MIQ decision
The Prime Minister announced borders would open to stranded Kiwis later this month.
More information about rare sighting of black tern
"It is the first confirmed record in New Zealand."
Four new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, one unlinked
One person is isolating on a hospital ward for coronavirus patients.
Thousands raised for Wellington family who lost everything in 'massive' house fire
The Ulberg family lost their home yesterday morning.
Denny's Porirua a location of interest, as Wellington Hospital patient tests positive
A person tested positive after presenting at Wellington Hospital for an unrelated issue.
Watch: Boutique store staff chase thieves down street
Store manager says thefts are getting worse and is worried someone will get hurt.
'Your sign saved my life': How woman's bumper sticker helped someone decide to keep living
"Maybe [the sticker] was a sign they were supposed to see."
Firefighters expected at 'massive' blaze 'all day'
House 'almost destroyed' in a matter of minutes.
Nearly half Wellington's 5 to 11-year-olds received a Pfizer shot in the first two weeks
Kids aged 5–11 became eligible for the vaccine just over two weeks ago, on January 17.
Wellington residents warned of unpleasant smell in the air today
People in and around Seaview and Silverstream might be affected by the stink.
Opinion: A generation defined by inequality - Covid the ultimate rip off for young people
Not being able to travel is one thing, a generation defined by inequality is another.
Wellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increase
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.
What All Whites star's historic move to Italian club means for his future
Libby Cacace could enter another football stratosphere with his switch to Italy.
Scrub fire on main route out of Wellington under control, delays continue
The fire stretched between 50m and 100m before being extinguished.
Crash blocks SH59 less than 24 hours after fatal crash in same area
It is the second crash on this highway in less than a day, after a man died yesterday.
First wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing again
Jill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.