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Auckland mayor Phil Goff receives first Covid vaccine
It comes after the Prime Minister confirmed she would get a first jab by the end of June.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Former RNZ Concert worker calling for inquiry after alleged sexual harassment
The woman says the man who slapped her bottom at work faced no consequences.
Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Mystery wedding photos solved: Meet the bride, 54 years on
Janise Street was "absolutely flabbergasted" to hear her wedding photos were in the media.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine
Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
Person who recorded Nick Smith row no longer at Parliament
Smith said the investigation into the spat that happened last July is still ongoing.
'Predatory': Napier Port's play for CentrePort's container operations
The Herald has obtained a copy of the letter Napier Port's CE sent to Wellington.
Wedding day mystery: Who are happy couple in the photos?
Photographer's son wants to reunite gorgeous couple with snaps of their special day.
Exhausted kayaker crossing Cook Strait saved by smoke flare
Interislander ferry turned back to help.
Vehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington region
Police are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.
Capital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fix
People in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.
Wellington's Next Top Mould-el: Competition launched to find worst flat
An advocacy group gives out cash prizes to renters of the Capital's worst flat
Eating disorders: National backs parents' petition for more support
National is now backing calls for urgent funding and support for eating disorder patients.
Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized
Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.
Wellington mayor says council's social housing arm is 'bleeding to death'
Wellington City Council goes back to the Government for access to critical subsidy.
Three waters reform: Services could be amalgamated into 1-4 entities
Up to $185b will be needed for pipes across the country over the next 30 years.
$16m bill for Wellington's Kate Sheppard apartment earthquake repairs
The 10-level building is opposite Parliament and has been covered in wrapping for months.
Average house price tops $1 million in Wellington
Nationally, values rose 2.2 per cent in May, a slight reduction on April's 3.1 per cent.
Wainuioamata marae closed for the year to become Covid vaccine clinic
The Wainuioamata community has sacrificed its marae for the kaupapa of 'saving lives'.
Revealed: The suburb with the 500K median value jump over 12 months
There are now just seven suburbs in Wellington with median house values less than $1m.
Sexual harassment, bullying claims: Sky Sport staff allege 'toxic' culture
Five people have spoken out about alleged sexism, sexual harassment and bullying.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Te Papa's Surrealist Art exhibition 'uncanny, magical'
Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen begins on June 12.
SH2 now clear after multiple-vehicle crash at Lower Hutt
Police are responding to the crash, which occurred at 3.40pm.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Wellington police seek witnesses to vehicles allegedly linked to car fire
Police are looking for information on two cars which may be linked to a fire yesterday.
Wellington police seek witnesses after car fire incident yesterday
The incident began yesterday around 11.45am near the Basin Reserve.
'Just what are the Kiwis up to now?' 60 Minutes' bizarre promo accusing NZ of ditching Australia
The journalist behind the story says there are strong opinions on both sides.
Wellington City Council agrees on 13.5 per cent rates rise
Councillors have spent a gruelling day thrashing out the final details of their budget.