Dreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbish
The amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.
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A Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission Gully
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.
Let's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sites
The construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".
Body found in search for missing kayaker
The 23-year-old failed to return from a kayaking trip in Petone last night.
Wellington's Newtown festival cancelled, too hard to check vaccine passes
Thousands usually attend the festival along with stallholders, performers and crew.
Found! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountain
The bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
Immunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second
'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'
Alert: New Zealand's biggest airports lose bus links
It is ludicrous that our two biggest cities air links are without public transport
One dead in SH1 Manakau crash involving truck and car, major delays into Wellington
Emergency services were alerted to the crash in Horowhenua District shortly before 6am.
Puppy scams: Police warn of sales for dogs that don't exist
Buyers should always ask to see the puppy before exchanging money.
Police at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masks
Police spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.
Bad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired women
Women are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse
Transmission Gully interim agreement expires, builder now liable for $250,000 a day
Penalties in play following confirmation $1.25 billion road won't open before Christmas.
Privacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong people
About 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.
Main highway to Wellington now open after slip blocked traffic in both directions
A slip came down near Pukerua Bay on SH59, closing the road in both directions.
New fleet of electric buses to service Wellington airport route
There's currently no dedicated public transport link between the airport and the city.
Live: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face police
The protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.
'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Public servants advised stay home or conceal identity over freedom protest
Some government workers have been warned they could be targets of abuse from protesters.
Man who sexually abused children for 38 years may never get out of prison
The man pleaded guilty to 26 charges relating to child sex abuse.
You've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?
After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.
Greater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region
"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."
Police confirm body found in Waikanae is missing man Joe Pryor
The 63-year-old was reported missing more than two weeks ago.
'It felt like freedom': Aucklanders touch down in Wellington on first day of border reopening
The first flight from Auckland to Wellington landed this morning.
Flight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open
Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far.
Revealed: The reason behind latest Transmission Gully delay
Inspection reports reveal seal defect and water seeping through the road's surface.
More than 60 flights disrupted by technical issue at Wellington Airport
Jet flights are continuing but regional flights are experiencing delays.
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly out
Top three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
'Do as much as possible in advance: Wellington Airport warns of delays for Christmas travellers
Passengers urged to make sure they're prepared before getting to airport this Christmas.
Transmission Gully was never going to open before Christmas, here's why
Forget the summer holidays, will the $1.25 billion road even by open by Easter?
Transmission Gully nightmare: Christmas opening not possible
The builder has run out of time to complete safety and consent tasks before the holidays.
FMA revokes first firm's transitional financial advice provider licence
Regulated financial advisors for retail clients must hold, or operate with, a FAP licence.
Thunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in Auckland
The watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.