Wastewater main under State Highway 1 in Paremata repaired but still fragile
Noth northbound lanes of the motorway are now open.
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Seatoun Wharf to shut for up to a year for upgrades
It comes after a condition assessment found several structural issues with the wharf.
NZ's Great Indoors: The best indoor activities and events, covered
Good reasons to stay indoors this school holiday.
NZTA doesn't appear to share builder's confidence on Transmission Gully opening date
ANALYSIS: The long-awaited $1.25b road is meant to open in September, but will it?
'A rollercoaster': Woman describes 'worst flight' after Air NZ plane abandons landing, returns to Auckland
Airline passenger says the abandoned flight was just the beginning of troubles.
Heroic horse rescue: Heathcliffe pulled from flooded stream
First on scene pull Heathcliffe the horse's head above floodwaters in last minute rescue.
'I'm sick of hurting people': The story of the Kiwi 'rest home creeper'
'You don't get rehabilitated in jail – you get educated on how to do crimes better.'
'I could have died': Man seeking mystery stranger who saved his life after seizure
"There's no doubt in my mind I could have died if no one had found me."
'We are devastated' - Family speak after body found in Wellington Harbour
A body has been found in Wellington Harbour by the Police National Dive Squad.
Tree down on Lambton Quay as wild weather hits capital
A severe wind warning has been issued as winds are expected to gust up to 140km/h.
Two flown to hospital after SH1 crash at Te Horo
The crash occurred at Te Horo on SH1, near the intersection with Te Waka Rd.
Latest: Five new Covid cases in MIQ, none in community
The Playa Zahara is close to berthing at Lyttelton with 16 of 18 crew infected with Covid.
Baby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'
The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.
Signs of a reduction in synthetic cannabis use but drug detection difficult
Some officials believe that synthetic cannabis usage could be on a downward trend.
'I wanted revenge': Red Squad boss Ross Meurant admits cancelled 1981 Springbok match fired him up
Red Squad leader opens up on "extreme violence" and how some officers "did over react"
Springbok terror: Anti-tour plot to shoot nails into Eden Park
Anti-tour protests became so violent there were fears people would die.
'Fears lives being put at risk' due to mental health wait times
Cases have more than six month wait times for youth in need for mental health support.
A forager's tour of Wellington's inner-city food sources
Wellington is full of tasty Urban forager
Earthquake rating for Inland Revenue office drops by at least 34%
IRD refuses to say what the new rating is other than it's lower than first thought.
Private hospital anaesthetic technicians threaten strike action
Workers have been in talks with the hospital owner but these had broken down, says union.
Strong winds hinder efforts to reunite baby orca Toa with his pod
Northwesterly winds are expected to make the relocation effort even more challenging.
Rally for transgender rights planned in Wellington tonight
Rally in response to controversial group Speak Up For Women holding an event in the city.
Hipkins' message to worried Kiwis in Melbourne: Get home
Minister says bubble with Victoria remains open and he was awaiting further information.
Inland Revenue closes office due to seismic risk, 1000 staff sent home
New assessment finds Wellington office has lower earthquake rating than first thought.
No work under way to expunge historic sex work convictions
People complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.
'Lock them in, no breaks': Expert's advice on infected mariners
'New Zealand should take lessons from what is now happening in New South Wales.'
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Seven children in Wellington's ICU due to RSV outbreak
The latest numbers have been released relating to the RSV outbreak in Wellington.
Chilly start nationwide: Ice on overhead lines cancels Wellington trains
Ice caused issues for those trying to catch a train throughout the Kāpiti Coast
Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study
NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.
Watch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global
'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'
Speak Up For Women controversy: Billboard removed, mayor apologises
Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in the transgender flag colours as tensions escalate.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Rescuers await health results of stranded orca
The juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.