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Wellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts
The iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.
Exploring one of Kāpiti's scenic walks
The Mataihuka walkway is an achievable walk offering stunning views.
Wellington musician charged with sexual violation granted name suppression
The man is facing seven charges relating to multiple women.
'So beautiful': Touching message of hope spotted on Wellington bridge
'I just hope the writer's small message found itself to someone who needed to see it.'
KiwiRail must review safety concerns at Wellington station, report reveals
Concerns about Wellington Railway Station were raised three years ago.
Karori homicide victim named, police speaking to 'a number of people'
Police are speaking to "a number of people" in relation to a homicide in Karori.
Wellington musicians: 23yo musician on sexual assault charges
The man has been charged with seven charges related to sexual assault.
Wairarapa tourism growth in 2020 boosted by Wellingtonians
Wairarapa had been the only regional tourism organisation with positive growth in 2020.
Wairarapa youths stopped and photographed by police
Multiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
'Damage, noise and mess': Ten cars seized by cops after illegal street races
Irritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.
Police homicide investigation launched after man found dead in Wellington house
Police are treating the death of the man as suspicious.
Revealed: Wellington's first $2 million suburb
The capital is $10,000 shy of becoming a $1 million city.
Man charged with sex abuse against scouts over 40-year period
Accused man has 26 charges against him.
Iwi group scraps High Court proceedings over Shelly Bay
Court documents seen by the Herald show a notice of discontinuance has been filed.
Holiday traffic: The busiest days and routes from Wellington this Christmas
Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wellington Airport in for busiest day since Covid, with nearly 20,000 seats booked
There are nearly 20,000 seats booked to and from the capital on Friday December 18.
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.
'Someone is going to drown': Plimmerton's plea for urgent stormwater system work
Last month's flood risked lives and left 16 Plimmerton homes uninhabitable.
Company fined for oil discharged into stormwater network, Seaview Marina
Harmful ecological effects "were only avoided by good luck", the judge said.
Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed
Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.
Man 'paralysed' house guest with drugs before raping her
Blood samples revealed large amounts of a drug the victim hadn't agreed to take.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Hundreds of dead fish found in dry stream bed
'I was there yesterday, it was right down - but they were still alive.'
Porirua teenager missing for three days found safe
A police spokesperson confirmed she had been located at 11am on Wednesday.
Audit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measures
The company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.
Youth in court on firearms charges after school lockdown granted bail
The youth will be supervised 24/7 and will be electronically monitored.
Wellington man thanks strangers for saving father-in-law's life
"This shows the true spirit of the people of Wellington, strangers helping strangers."
Longest-serving prisoner to be released from jail after 50 years behind bars
Alfred Vincent will be freed from prison after more than 50 years behind bars.
KiwiRail backs down over new Wellington ferry terminal location
The state-owned enterprise now says it's focus is on Kaiwharawhara for the location.
Homes in the capital may be demolished for Let's Get Wellington Moving development
In February Wellingtonians will hear if their homes are being demolished.
Councillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threat
Messages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.
Royal status for 2021 AP&I Show sections
Royal status helps to attract more participants and competitors than ever to an AP&I show.