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.
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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
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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.
RSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinics
RSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments
Wellington bus cancellations: Reduced timetable revealed, union meets
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.
Matariki fireworks to light up capital's waterfront tonight
The fireworks will cap off this year's Matariki festival in Wellington.