Cash payments to be removed from some Wellington buses in trial
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Woman speaks out about interaction with missing teen Jasmine
The 17-year-old, identified by police as Jasmine, has been missing since last Monday.
Meth dealers appeal sentences in Supreme Court
Two unrelated meth offenders are appealing their sentences in the Supreme Court today.
Man charged in relation to assault outside nightclub
He is due to appear in Wellington District Court on April 15.
Wellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear
"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."
Road sign and bottle thrown onto Wellington motorway, cars damaged
Wellington car's windscreen smashed and another had to be towed.
Carterton District Council finds source of E. coli contamination
A boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.
Serious concerns for missing Wellington teenager
The 17-year-old has not been seen in more than a week.
Te Papa fatal assault: Accused now charged with manslaughter
The man now faces a charge of manslaughter for the alleged attack.
Spate of crashes brings call for drivers to concentrate
Nine crashes have been recorded in the Wairarapa region since last Monday.
Charging for park and ride could backfire in Wellington, mayor warns
The proposal is part of the Regional Transport Plan 2021.
First-of-its-kind queer play sells out in Wellington
The play The Eternal Queers is believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
Top Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengthening
The plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.
Kerre McIvor: Time Govt stops hiding behind Covid and tackles issues fuelling violence
OPINION: Govt needs to tackle the issues it said it would resolve if it was elected.
'It's demeaning to women': Gareth Morgan's tribute to brothel owner sparks upset
Former TOP leader Gareth Morgan's artistic tribute upsets neighbours.
Criminally stupid: Man posts cannabis photo on Facebook, now police are following him
A Facebook user showed off his pot plant. It did not go unnoticed.
Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice
The boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.
'Visionary' former mayor of Masterton dies, aged 98
Former Masterton Mayor Frank John Francis Cody has died at the age of 98.
Wellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekend
The stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.
Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience
The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.
'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival
'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'
'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation
"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."
Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.
Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
'I don't feel safe': MP challenges colleagues to walk capital streets
List MP Nicola Willis says she doesn't feel safe walking around her home town.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'
GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.
Born with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'
Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".
Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid
'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.
'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals
Rural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.