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Original Kaffee Eis closing in Oriental Bay
Owner Karl Tiefenbacher says the rise in the minimum wage is the main culprit.
More than 50 Transmission Gully environmental incidents in past year
Latest consent breaches, incidents or failures, and unconsented activities revealed.
'Heroic': Dangerous Mt Ruapehu rescue recognised
A climber fell 200 metres into a glacier; 22 rescuers spent hours trying to save her.
Cold school lunches served at Kaitaia school due to teething issues
Late, cold school lunches in Kaitaia were a 'hiccup', principal says
The first cut is the deepest: Listening to music helps surgeons relax
Stereotypically, orthopedic surgeons with their chisels and hammers opt for heavy metal.
New deal on Shelly Bay includes home ownership plan for iwi
The Wellington Company and Taranaki Whānui Limited have agreed on the terms of a new deal.
Covid-19: Mariner tests weak positive; wastewater results expected later today
Experts say the risk to public health from the Covid-positive mariner is 'negligible'.
Law firm intern felt like 'piece of meat' after lawyer's alleged assault
Today is the second day of a disciplinary hearing which is set to last all week.
Education Ministry praised Hutt Valley High School maintenance
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Union not happy with new pay offer for Wellington bus drivers
The Wellington Tramways Union says the NZ Bus offer comes at the cost of driver benefits.
Finnish company pitches renewable diesel for Wellington bus fleet
Emissions from buses account for a third of the regional council's carbon footprint.
Law clerk felt 'preyed on' by former Russell McVeagh partner accused of misconduct
Today is the first day of the hearing which is set to run until Friday.
Axe-throwing company taking a swing at getting a liquor licence
'Axe-pert' instructor would monitor situation closely, says company.
Police investigating alleged birthday party groper
"I am still upset at times when I remember".
Wellington Phoenix fly back into the capital
A big welcome for the Phoenix ahead of their first home game this season
Hutt City Mayor elected as new Wellington Water Committee chairman
Committee members will vote for a new chairperson at a meeting this afternoon.
Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.
Fatal house fire in Martinborough overnight
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1am on Monday morning.
Four boaties safe after capsize near Cape Palliser
One patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Six weeks of work in four days to replace 100-year-old pipe
A sinkhole opened up in the road after the pipe collapsed earlier this year.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt must deal with appalling behaviour of emergency housing residents
Comment: The complaints are the same: harassment, alcohol and drug abuse, violence.
'Insidious': Man gets home detention after secretly filming women, uploading to porn site
Some victims are afraid of using public bathrooms after being unknowingly filmed.
Wellington Airport plunges to $35.7m loss
Passenger numbers fell to just 1 per cent of normal in April last year.
Second appearance for man charged with murder in Mt Cook, Wellington
The 42-year-old appeared in the High Court in Wellington on Friday.
Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.
Wellington Mayor avoids formal censure but told to apologise
Councillors are today considering the findings of a code of conduct complaint.
Room check: The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington
Melissa Nightingale spends a night in Wellington's The Intrepid Hotel.
Car-free CBD idea to be investigated
Councillor says Wellington city needs transformation.
Hutt City Council restructure: 56 roles disestablished, 11 redundancies
Chief executive says resource wasn't meeting council's priorities including climate change
'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".
Packed room for public meeting on crime and harassment in Wellington
Solutions discussed to address growing violence and antisocial behaviour in the capital.
High Court hears arguments questioning legality of vaccine rollout
The judge has reserved her decision.
Businesses, recruiters desperate for skilled IT staff
The Kiwi talent pool cannot keep up with the demand of the fast-paced IT industry.