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OPINION: Legislation needed to save Wellington transport plan from never-never-land
Construction on mass rapid transit and a second Mt Vic tunnel must start earlier than 2028
One lane of SH1 reopens after multiple fatalities in serious crash south of Levin
Southbound lane now open on SH1, with the northbound lane expected to open soon.
Porirua City Council proposing mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for staff
Staff will be consulted on the proposal over the next 10 days.
Fired aviation workers' rights limited, but lose case over vax mandate
Four aviation security workers did not wish to be vaccinated and were dismissed.
Thousands descend on Parliament challenging Covid restrictions
Some protesters breached the first set of gates to Parliament earlier this afternoon.
Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks
The issue has forced the Aratere to take an alternative route this afternoon.
Lockdown protesters descend on Parliament
Thousands of protesters have brought the CBD to a standstill as they march to Parliament.
The biggest mistake at Shelly Bay wasn't selling the land, it was buying it
Those occupying land at Shelly Bay have been given a week to leave.
Full Homegrown lineup released for 2022, organisers confident festival will go ahead
The acts have now been announced for the all-Kiwi music festival next March.
Handful of councils eye joint effort to fight Three Waters
National's Chris Luxon has backed a rebel group of councils hitting back at Three Waters.
Hospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurse
From January 1, the cost of staff daily parking will nearly double at Wellington Hospital.
Shelly Bay land occupiers get week's notice to leave
The site of a controversial development has been occupied for almost a year.
Wellington vs. Auckland: New study reveals which city is less stressful
Feeling stressed? The city you live in could be contributing.
Nineteen fireworks-related callouts on Guy Fawkes Day, three of significance
A firework-related incident in Auckland took fire crews three hours to extinguish.
KiwiRail leases additional freight ferry to secure Cook Strait supply chain link
The Interislander fleet is ageing and more prone to breakdown.
NZTA faces hurdles to Christmas opening of Transmission Gully
Analysis: Transport agency isn't giving up hope major road could be open by Christmas.
Low traffic circulation plan considered for Wellington in fossil-fuel-free move
The city could be divided into cells which cars would not be allowed to move between.
New Zealand International Film Festival opens in Wellington, director 'thrilled'
The festival will screen 164 feature length films from 51 countries.
Wellington City Council accused of not learning from past mistakes over Island Bay cycleway
Proposals will drive further division within the Island Bay community, says councillor.
Two options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealed
The cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.
Teacher says 'nice bum' comment was a one-off. Ex-students allege otherwise
Wellington teacher who pinched a girl's bottom had a history of making sexual comments.
Kiwi golfer feeling confident ahead of life-changing opportunity
He knows nothing short of his best will be good enough to earn a European Tour card.
Commuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car park
The levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.
Jacinda Ardern to travel to Auckland after rule change
Jacinda Ardern will travel to Auckland after Parliament drops isolation rules.
Frustration rising along with Wellington rental prices
Renters angry with the state of flats as Wellington heads into flat-hunting season.
Concern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new library
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".
The Transport Minister, a 'massive' test cricket fan, puts the Basin Reserve flyover to bed
Four new options to overhaul Wellington's transport network have been announced.
Police issue 50 infringement notices for alleged dangerous driving following tangi
At the time two people were arrested and four vehicles impounded.
Options for light rail and extra tunnel announced for Wellington
Four transport options unveiled for once-in-a-generation transformational change.
Big reveal for capital's transport plans
The four options to overhaul the capital's transport system are being announced today.
New Zealand's first electric plane flight crosses Cook Strait
The first attempt to fly an electric aircraft across Cook Strait is set to happen today.
Person critically injured after Porirua shooting, police hunting offender
Police are trying to locate those responsible.
One household, three cities: Contacts of Tonga case isolating in Wellington
Four close contacts are isolating in Christchurch and Wellington.