Coronavirus: Wellington council facilities close, rates hike reconsidered
Mayor in daily meetings with pandemic response team, emergency welfare team activated.
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And the band played on: NZSO to livestream a special free performance
"In extraordinary times...music becomes even more important in bringing people together."
No suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first date
Dr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.
Coronavirus: Te Papa museum to close for two weeks
Tracing potential Coronavirus contacts not possible with thousands of visitors every day.
Wellington, Auckland public transport goes cashless
They are hoping the move will reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Victoria University offers free study
Surplus expectations waived, giving the university a $15m breathing space.
Coronavirus: Move to relax rules for local council meetings
It means decisions could still be made when councillors tune in via audio or video link.
Don't give the flicks the flick: Going to movies is safe, manager says
Penthouse Cinema is regularly cleaning the building so customers can be safe.
Potential new coronavirus case keeps man from court
The man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.
Barrett Reef rescue: Police pluck two men from Wellington Harbour
A Breaker Bay resident acted quickly when the 4.5 metre boat started to sink.
Man charged with sex offending 40 years ago
The man has interim name suppression until the matter can be fully argued.
Congestion continues for commuters stuck in Wellington after rail points failure fixed
Peak hour train services experiencing 'significant delays and cancellations'.
Wellington school trials day of learning from home
Students and staff will log in from home tomorrow.
People urged not to use ED waiting room as a shortcut
Infection control measures at Wellington Regional Hospital are being put at risk.
Coronavirus: Cash sales removed on Wellington public transport
Moves include going cashless and passenger boarding from the rear of buses.
Coronavirus: Close borders now, urgent care doctor says
Doctor 'extremely worried' as some of his patients flout the social isolation rules.
NZ Rugby headquarters in lockdown, worker getting coronavirus test
No one is allowed in the building after an employee presented with concerning symptoms.
Wellington council postpones annual plan meeting amid Covid-19
More time needed to consider implications of the virus before approving draft annual plan.
Complacency kills: Lessons for NZ from the 1918 flu pandemic
Geoffrey Rice is an expert on the 1918 flu, and says lessons learned then can help now.
Coronavirus halts filming of James Cameron's Avatar in NZ
US producer Jon Landau said he 'can't give an answer' on when Avatar filming will resume.
Coronavirus: School likely to close if student's test is positive
School might be closed for 48 hours if student's test is positive.
Woman forced to relive trauma three times after Corrections botch-up
Susan has been made to relive her ordeal three times by Corrections staff.
PM on $12b coronavirus plan
She speaks to Heather Du Plessis-Allan on the heels of a $12.1bn financial package.
Flight check: Sydney to Wellington with Qantas
A comfortable flight is spoilt by long waits at the airport.
Lawyer slams courts: 'absurd' to continue as normal
Defence lawyer Mike Antunovic is concerned for vulnerable court staff.
St Patrick's Day: More social than distancing
One bar will have a bouncer give out hand-sanitiser.
Wellington Airport steps up cleaning measures
Two people infected with Covid-19 flew from Auckland to Wellington at the weekend.
Sir Peter Jackson postpones Shelly Bay meeting amid Covid-19
Filmmaker says 50 people in the same room is a situation 'best avoided' right now.
Coronavirus: Kiwis stuck in Morocco after flights out banned
'We just want to get out... it doesn't matter which country we go to'.
Coronavirus tourist: Wellington café shuts doors, owners speak out
Owners of Wellington café an infected person visited said they are closing its doors.
Golden Princess passenger tests negative for virus
The cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.
Dome Valley attacker's sentence shortened
One of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.
Comment: Wellington's mayor playing Where's Wally?
Andy Foster must turn the page and be the leader the city needs amid first Covid-19 case.
Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".