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The city is reducing peak-hour bus services to cope with a shortage of 60 drivers.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in transgender flag colours
Building will be lit while controversial group Speak Up For Women holds an event there.
Wellington Mayor apologises after volunteer CCTV monitoring scrapped
Andy Foster pens a letter to volunteers more than a year after the council ditched them.
'Still in shock': Two dead after car crashes into house, tears through foundations
Homeowner Niraj Prasad says the family is in shock and house has suffered major damage.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Watch: Tears and joy in Wellington after today's football final
The Bond pub in Wellington was at full capacity this morning for the Euro 2020 final.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Kiwi football writer dies from Covid-19 in Colombia
His mother asks people to have the vaccine "in memory of Dave".
Bus driver confronts 13yo boy, refuses to pick him up
After two complaints from the family, the driver vented his anger at the boy.
Firefighter retires after 56 years
Firefighter Jes Sorensen is retiring to write his memoir and work on his house.
Frosty start to school holidays, severe in South Island
Severe frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.
Matariki fireworks to light up capital's waterfront tonight
The fireworks will cap off this year's Matariki festival in Wellington.
Revealed: Hundreds charged under Harmful Digital Communications Act
Netsafe has also received nearly 14,000 civil complaints under the Act.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Three still in hospital after Upper Hutt crash
Police attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.
Wellington City Council conducting review after alleged incident at function
The council currently has no plans to introduce alcohol bans at their premises
'What happened to my baby?': Woman's search for answers after child abused in care
"It was just frustrating that nothing was being done for her, like no arrests being made."
Covid 19 coronavirus: CCDHB has second lowest vaccination rate per capita
Only 9.7 per cent of people in CCHB have received their first dose of the vaccine
Wellington Mayor at odds with his own taskforce on three waters
Mayor was encouraged to openly support the reforms, but instead he's on the fence.
RSV virus outbreak: Childcare centres say health advice slow
Wellington childcare centres say they did not receive direct communication from the DHB.
Top chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateur
Restaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.
'I felt sick': Almost 90% of Wgtn's inner suburbs have character protection
Councillor left shocked by how much of the city has been 'locked up' from development.
Insider tips for cycling in Wellington
Over the years, Wellington's off-road mountain bike trail network has gone gangbusters.
Deviant behaviour: Shoe shop worker discharged without conviction
Judge says concern for Malachai Wylie's mental health played significant part in decision.
Humiliated and angry: Call for sex work convictions to be wiped
One woman was turned away from Canada due to a historic sex work charge.
Wellington's new record of 3572 bus cancellations in June
The city is struggling with driver shortages and preparing to reduce peak-hour timetables.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Comment: Greens dodge a bullet over Wellington housing plan vote
People were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.
Members of Down syndrome community awarded honours by Governor-General
Four members of the Down syndrome community honoured for their successes today.
Mayor on the fence about water reform: 'We can get on top of this ourselves'
Andy Foster is skeptical about scale efficiency savings and worried about no local control
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Winter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centres
Around 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.