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Groping, sexism and discrimination: Female DJs fight back against harassment
Female DJs are speaking out against discrimination in the industry.
Wellington Airport unveils lanyard to help people with hidden disabilities
Wellington Airport is making flying easier for those with hidden disabilities.
Shelly Bay fight: Iwi group loses Sir Peter Jackson's company funding
Mau Whenua says it's a 'bitter blow' and is now scrambling to find millions of dollars.
Wild Wellington weather: School closed as sewage pours into playground
A school was closed after sewage spilled into their playground on Thursday.
Transmission Gully: Motorists told delays are 'for the greater good'
Motorists are asked to "bear with" travel authorities after ongoing traffic delays.
Save Mt Vic: 800 residents sign petition to save suburb's heritage
Residents say the draft spatial plan puts a key part of Wellington's identity at risk.
Wellington officially Covid-free again after 'wake-up call'
Restaurant at centre of Wellington Covid scare calls for stronger industry guidelines.
Streets of rage: The angriest drivers in NZ
Drivers in this province are more prone to rage than anywhere else in New Zealand.
Relationship between Wellington Water and council found wanting
Report finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.
Wellington indoor arena could be shafted for $85m venues upgrade
Bills for Wellington's creative infrastructure are mounting amid latest budget blowout.
Wellington home buyers 'getting tired', survey shows
"Pull back" on attendance at Wellington open homes and auctions, survey results show.
Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.
Businesses fatigued by traffic congestion after '10 years of delays'
One driver said it took two-and-a-half hours to travel 66km.
White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster
Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.
A Capital Letter: Earthquake-prone building rules need teeth
Opinion: Wellington buildings remaining a risk to people's lives is unacceptable.
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
Up close with a bear: Zoo's new experience
Wellington Zoo will allow guests to see the sun bear up close.
Thirty properties without water due to burst main
Thirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.
Victoria University kicks off biggest graduation in its history
Over 4000 students will celebrate their graduation today and Thursday.
Youth in court after school lockdown
The boy has appeared in the Youth Court this morning.
Greenpeace gifts fishy Christmas tree calling for cameras on boats
Greenpeace has gifted a "bycatch Christmas tree" to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Brave cricketer Law speaks out over head-knock hell
Horowhenua-Kāpiti Bears cricket captain Chad Law speaks out about his concussion issues.
'Significant delays' on SH1 from the Kāpiti Coast
It is a slow crawl for commuters to Wellington this morning.
Record rush on Christmas trees in 2020
'A lot of people just want to get the tree up and get this year over and done with.'
Never again: How will NZ prevent future terror attacks?
Royal commission report into Christchurch mosque shootings released this afternoon.
The region where gang membership has almost doubled in four years
Gang sizes and the offences members are identified as being behind has nearly doubled.
Divers find body following search of Manawatū River
The search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.
De Castro follows in father's footsteps
Gerald De Castro follows in late father Kevin's footsteps with HKRU life membership award.
Person injured after vehicle hit by falling tree
He was treated at the seen for minor injuries, police said.
Heatwave bypasses windy Wellington this week
The country's heatwave will not be making a stop in the capital this week.
Wellington City Council considers renters' advocacy service
The council is looking to help those caught up in an increasingly volatile rental market.
Martinborough: How pinot noir taps into a person's psyche
There's a certain type of person who makes pinot noir - and they live in Martinborough.
Road near Wellington reopens after crash
One person is in Wellington Hospital in a stable condition.