'Pretty unpleasant smells': Wellington sewage overflow contained
People are being asked to steer clear of the area.
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One injured in Wellington car crash
A car hit a parked car just after 11 o'clock this morning.
'Totally tone deaf': Businesses threaten legal action over removal of car parks
Desperate businesses say they're fighting rearguard action against the city council.
A Capital Letter: We need to know what it takes to get to level 1
Auckland has been given a sense of direction, the rest of the country needs one too.
Two cranes needed to remove truck that fell off Wellington street
The driver 'abandoned ship' when the truck started drifting backwards.
'Potentially a thorny issue': Parents discouraged from seeking childcare vaccination status
A Wellington childcare centre said it was 'inappropriate' to request this information.
'Significant delays' on SH1 after Kapiti Coast crash
It's expected to cause serious delays in both directions.
'Rolling with the punches': Wellington to remain at Delta level 2
The last positive case of Covid-19 in the Wellington community was 10 days ago.
'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industry
Under the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.
Patient stole hospital swipe card at Wellington ED amid security concerns
At 4.30am on July 8 a patient stole a hospital swipe card to exit Wellington ED.
Aucklanders in lockdown face anxious wait ahead of Cabinet decision
Cabinet's decision may come down to how many unlinked cases are being found.
Auckland lockdown future still unclear after rise in cases - experts
Case information from the weekend will be essential to Cabinet's decision on Monday.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.
Middlemore not unique: Hospitals lack isolation space for patients awaiting Covid test results
"They have to put them somewhere, they can't just put them back in the community."
Wellington City Council forecasts $7m Covid-19 shortfall
City councillor warns the cost could balloon as not many people have returned to the CBD.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Wellington couple claiming $400k Lotto win are 'absolutely buzzing'
"We sat there staring at the screen in disbelief. It was the most surreal moment."
Vice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retires
Grant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.
'Pointless death': Police investigating possible charges in fatal Shelly Bay crash
Two other teenagers were injured in the crash.
Sexual assault survivors fear men will slip through the cracks after support organisation closure
"I'm scared for my fellow survivors ... Where will we go now?"
Covid casualty: Wellington's Prefab cafe folds, staff given notice
Delta level 2 rules prove too restrictive for Prefab to reopen.
'Devastating decision': World of Wearable Arts cancelled
Chief executive says they needed to face the reality that the risks are just too high.
Air NZ links stranded Northland with temporary service
Northland has been cut off by Auckland's strict travel restrictions.
One dead, two injured after car rolls onto rocks in Wellington
The two injured people were transported to hospital with critical and serious injuries.
Supply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenance
KiwiRail says it's unlucky timing and an unprecedented situation.
Iconic Wellington waterfront slide turned into firewood chute
The slide hosted first dates and sneaky pashes, but it also broke young children's legs.
'An energy to the city again': Level 2 brings buzz back to Wellington's streets
A pre-lockdown buzz has returned to the capital's streets with level 2 this morning.
Mysterious long tunnel won't see the light of day in Wellington transport plan
A long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.
Teen killed on road at Manunui named by police
Tama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
Quiet venues, mandatory masks: Wellington reopens to a post-Delta level 2
Some venues will be operating at just ten 10 cent capacity under level 2.
Arrest made after aircon units for Wellington Hospital damaged in suspicious fire
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on an arson charge.
Crash blocks SH1 at Johnsonville on last day of alert level 3
Travellers heading into Wellington have met with heavy traffic.