Stolen yacht caught fire, ran aground twice in three-day joyride
The alleged thief ran the boat aground twice before abandoning the vessel.
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Hundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in Wellington
Owners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.
Nine new Covid cases in managed isolation
Two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections.
Accused bigamist to keep name secret for now
A suppression hearing was expected to be held today, but did not happen.
'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local action
The council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.
Festival goers can party with a clear conscience at carbon positive festival
What's believed to be the first carbon-positive festival in NZ is coming to the Wairarapa.
Tens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sink
The move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.
'Shock to the system': Wellington scientist's icy escape from 2020
How a snow and ice physicist spent part of 2020 adrift from world affairs.
Mid-air lightning strike on Invercargill to Wellington flight
A passenger said she could smell smoke in the cabin after the bang.
One of NZ's most historic police buildings on the market
Buyer enquiry from $2.75m for Wellington property that includes six original police cells.
Wellington's first music festival of the Summer ready to brave the elements
It would be too soon to organise pill testing, but the organisers supported the bill .
No parole for bathroom voyeur
Nigel Edgecombe will remain in prison until at least May next year.
Coastal Wellington homes face soaring premiums as sea levels rise
Wellington homes face soaring insurance premiums within 15 years due to sea level rise.
Shelly Bay: The $500m boutique development, the protest group and the celebrity backer
Wellington's Ihumātao moment: If bulldozers arrive, there's a list of people on speed dial
The $400 flights: Air NZ defends main trunk fares
Passengers vent and Consumer NZ says more transparency over fares is needed.
Doctor who carried out unjustified breast exams finally named
The name of a doctor who conducted unjustified breast exams can now be released.
Shelly Bay occupation: Structures take a knock in wild weather but spirits high
"If that's the worst we're going to be hit with, then we're absolutely fine."
Melting sea ice and polar bears: A Wellington physicist's Arctic expedition
Polar bears are "playful, enquiring creatures", says snow physicist after Arctic trip.
Plimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take months
Some Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.
Weather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuated
Take care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.
Properties evacuated after surface flooding in Wellington
At least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.
Summer forecast in the capital 'welcome news for the average Wellingtonian'
Six minutes shy of the gloomiest November, summer promises warmth for Wellingtonians.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Porirua flood cleanup continues ahead of more heavy rain
As locals clean up, authorities clear drains and run pumps before more rain hits.
Four new Covid cases in MIQ today - including three from USA
The Ministry of Health will reveal if there are any new cases in the international team.
Wellington Phoenix sign former Premier League striker
The Wellington Phoenix have found a direct replacement for striker Gary Hooper.
'Stunk to high heaven': Poo smeared all over Wellington ATM in disturbing act
"I knew straight away from the stench that it wasn't mud. They smeared it on everything."
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
Mosque attack: Govt agencies didn't consider threat - Muslim group
The Federation of Islamic Associations has released its report to the Royal Commission.
Council 'stuff-up' leads to Xmas celebrations clashing with vegan protest
'Maybe they weren't expecting 500 people marching through the streets'.
Water meters is a must for the region
Weekly column by Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Council representative Penny Gaylor.
Plimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'
Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.
Pregnant woman's tragic final hours: Mum-to-be wanted to go home
A coroner has ruled the death as a drowning.
'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuations
Mayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.