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Documents prove Wellington's wastewater collapse was avoidable
A major wastewater tunnel collapsed after being left unchecked for 16 years.
Big Brother meets the Playboy Mansion: NZ's first 24/7 online strip joint launched
Cameras to livestream 10 strippers inside multi-million dollar house for 12 weeks.
Man sentenced for 'unprecedented' non-reporting of 11 tonnes of crayfish and pāua
The non-reported amount of fish was valued at nearly $900,000.
Wellington water woes: Crucial report was lost in archives
A lost 2004 report identified problems with a wastewater tunnel that went on to collapse.
Driver's cardiac arrest: Four strangers saved his life
"Otherwise, this would not have ended the way that it did."
Wellington's Terrace Tunnel reopens to southbound traffic
An overheight vehicle tried to enter the tunnel, the second in less than a week.
It is one of NZ's most iconic buildings. Why its future looks shaky.
Owners have $42,000 in fund for quake strengthening but it's going to cost at least $11m.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Wellington apartment owners swamped by insurance premium hikes
Skyrocketing premiums and earthquake-strengthening costs leave owners high and dry.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
'My childhood was taken away' - the trail of sex abuse left by top church leaders
The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care prepares to investigate abuse by clergy.
Trump's Covid 'disaster': Best-selling author, pathologist moves family to NZ
Melinek on temp work visa but hopes family can permanently "join the team of 5 million".
Why are quake prone buildings any different to leaky homes?
Government bailed out leaky home owners but quake prone building owners only get a loan.
Wellington region doctor appealing against misconduct ruling now faces cross-appeal
He was found to have conducted unjustified breast examinations in a Tribunal last year.
Million-dollar fix: Hotel's plan to get past 3 per cent quake rating
Wellesley Boutique Hotel to be base isolated, joining the ranks of Parliament and Te Papa.
SH1 crash: Traffic backed up in both lanes north of Wellington
A rescue helicopter was also sent to the scene where there are still delays.
'Wiped out': Apartment owners headed for 'financial disaster'
Earthquake strengthening for one owner has skyrocketed from $40,000 to $400,000.
Victim lost leg in 'meth-fuelled' shooting
Rex Daley had a hard upbringing and was badly affected by the death of relative Lillybing.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
Phil Twyford finally visits troubled Transmission Gully
Until today he had never visited the site during his time as Transport Minister.
Wild weather: Monster waves slam capital, snow closes roads
A vicious wintry blast is taking hold across the North Island.
Owners of $5m Vogel House ask for rates remission
The heritage house was previously used as the official residence for the Prime Minister.
Ex teacher sentenced on sex offences from the 80s
The victim said she once jumped out of a moving car to avoid talking about the offending.
Traffic stretches from Hutt to Wellington after slip
Gridlock rush hour traffic: drivers should consider taking alternative routes home.
Voluntary Covid-19 isolation: 39 people join family in facilities
Health Ministry's special exemption for those wanting to reunite early with arrivals.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Choosing childcare: A beginner's guide to early childhood education in New Zealand
How to find a way through the myriad daycare options.
Where I'd Rather Be: Wellington
Where to eat, where to drink, and where to stay in the capital.
Police rescue elderly person from Wellington motorway
Person seen walking on the very edge of busy motorway in the capital.
Watch: Moment man reunites with wife, baby at quarantine facility
Korean couple's hopes of spending managed isolation together have come to fruition.
Passengers from Korea land in Wellington; school fears over quarantine facility
A managed isolation facility has been set up at the Grand Mercure for the new arrivals.