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Staff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDP
Seven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt in Wellington
Some Wellingtonians were confused as to whether the shaking was a quake or just the wind.
Queens Counsel called in to undertake review of Weta Digital
It follows a string of complaints of bullying, harassment and toxic culture.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Wellington looks to extend Snapper cards to train network
Commuters currently still have to pay with cash on board or have purchased a paper ticket.
New campaign draws battle lines over Wellington's heritage buildings
Two campaigns, one spatial plan, who will win?
Wild weather: Strong winds batter Wellington, trampolines sent flying
A strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa today.
Jacinda Ardern reveals a second secret beehive in Wellington
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared her favourite kind of a beehive.
Wellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquarters
City spending more than $3.6 million a year renting office space on The Terrace.
Tenants win compensation after living with ill-functioning toilet
Tenants resorted to not flushing toilet paper but instead putting it in rubbish bin.
The Wellington boutique thriving despite Covid-19
Rachael Caughley's business has flourished amid the pandemic.
Man who sneaked into surgery allegedly used medical student's swipe card
More details about how the intruder made it into a live surgery can be revealed.
Police seeking witnesses to Wellington kidnapping
Police are seeking witnesses after the kidnapping in the Eastern suburbs last month.
Emergency services at apartment building in central Wellington
A fire and Emergency spokesperson says the blaze is at the Soho Apartments.
'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
Police called in after Vic Uni students' association meeting hack
Unknown attendees shared racist, homophobic, and graphic content on the Zoom meeting.
Heritage NZ proposes listing Wellington's Central Library, built in 1991
The future of the closed library is still undecided more than a year after it was closed.
Wellington City Council's social housing arm at risk of insolvency
Pressure on Central Government to foot the bill for rent subsidies to free up cash.
Watch: Shopkeeper captures woman's Islamophobic tirade
'I wanted to understand why she had so much hate. I was emotional. I tried to hold it in.'
Cyclist's death: Van driver pleads guilty, hands over apology letter
Brent Norriss was riding his bike on State Highway 2 when he was struck by a van.
Election Battlegrounds: Six North Island electorates to watch
Profiling Whanganui, Ōhāriu, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hutt South, Wellington Central.
Insurance Council defends skyrocketing Wellington premiums
'Insurance simply acts as the canary in the mine by indicating premiums through risk.'
Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'
Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.
Wellington City Council considers selling 20 social housing properties
Council's cash-strapped City Housing arm wants to sell up to pay for other redevelopments.
Hospital security scandal: Fake medic sneaks into surgery
The medical student allegedly involved has been banned from hospital grounds.
Penguins calling the shots at Wgtn construction site
Construction workers in Wellington are starting their days with penguin checks.
Three arrested after search warrants.
Police have arrested and charged three people.
Wellington tenants forced to spend months without 'functioning' toilet
Wellington tenants had to use their "throne" knowing each flush would bring fresh trouble.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO quits
John Milford has been in the role for more than five years.
Battle brewing over Wellington's 'heritage hellholes'
Tensions between protecting heritage and building affordable housing are at boiling point.
'Quite the wobble': Strong quake rattles top of South Island, lower North Island
The strong 5.7 magnitude quake struck 10km west of St Arnaud, southwest of Nelson.
Universities open door to students without UE
Universities relax the rules due to Covid-19 disruption.