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Meth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt Valley
Three men and two women have been arrested.
Auckland church, gyms, barber and bus added as high-risk locations
Today's new locations follow an Air New Zealand flight that was added last night.
Wet weekend for Wellington as large front moves across NZ
The capital will be under a heavy rain watch for 24 hours.
'No end in sight': Wellington bars and nightclubs fear the industry won't survive under red
'This time, with nothing from the government, I've had to tell my staff I can't pay them.'
Hesitant Aucklanders stay put this Waitangi weekend says Bachcare data
Kiwis rent baches for the last long weekend of summer, while Aucklanders stay home.
'Absolutely worn down': The Kiwis who can now come home after 'bittersweet' MIQ decision
The Prime Minister announced borders would open to stranded Kiwis later this month.
More information about rare sighting of black tern
"It is the first confirmed record in New Zealand."
Four new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, one unlinked
One person is isolating on a hospital ward for coronavirus patients.
Thousands raised for Wellington family who lost everything in 'massive' house fire
The Ulberg family lost their home yesterday morning.
Denny's Porirua a location of interest, as Wellington Hospital patient tests positive
A person tested positive after presenting at Wellington Hospital for an unrelated issue.
Watch: Boutique store staff chase thieves down street
Store manager says thefts are getting worse and is worried someone will get hurt.
'Your sign saved my life': How woman's bumper sticker helped someone decide to keep living
"Maybe [the sticker] was a sign they were supposed to see."
Firefighters expected at 'massive' blaze 'all day'
House 'almost destroyed' in a matter of minutes.
Nearly half Wellington's 5 to 11-year-olds received a Pfizer shot in the first two weeks
Kids aged 5–11 became eligible for the vaccine just over two weeks ago, on January 17.
Wellington residents warned of unpleasant smell in the air today
People in and around Seaview and Silverstream might be affected by the stink.
Opinion: A generation defined by inequality - Covid the ultimate rip off for young people
Not being able to travel is one thing, a generation defined by inequality is another.
Wellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increase
Mayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.
What All Whites star's historic move to Italian club means for his future
Libby Cacace could enter another football stratosphere with his switch to Italy.
Scrub fire on main route out of Wellington under control, delays continue
The fire stretched between 50m and 100m before being extinguished.
Crash blocks SH59 less than 24 hours after fatal crash in same area
It is the second crash on this highway in less than a day, after a man died yesterday.
First wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing again
Jill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.
Wellington's 'insulting' rental market even worse this year
One expert expects rental prices to rise even further.
Emergency services extinguish central Wellington building fire
The blaze was partially extinguished due to it burning through a water pipe, police said.
Chris Bishop on Omicron, building a house, and becoming a dad
This year will be one of big changes for the National MP and his wife Jenna Raeburn.
Revealed: Why band turned on singer after wild NZ gig
Chart-topper's Kiwi benders: 'You're just going to watch the guy die in front of you'.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
'Sorry' for the long-lasting impact- Vic Uni apologises to abuse victims
University says it believes Body abused the students while teaching at the Music School.
'Would have been her dream': Jemima Gazley remembered on the Italian Alps
"I guess you can't live with the regrets anymore; no matter what it is – we're doing it."
'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to Wellington
An 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.
'As ready as we can be': Testing labs gear up to triple output during Omicron wave
"We're a lot better off now than we were when Delta came."
Wellington's Round the Bays cancelled for the first time in 22 years
Omicron modelling had ruled out the possibility of postponement, organisers said.
Police search property in quiet Wellington suburb, Armed Offenders Squad attend
Police said the search was part of an ongoing investigation.
Water meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall
'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.