Wellington Hospital mental health unit 'at a crisis point'
Staff have claimed to have been assaulted, stalked and terrorised by patients at the unit.
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$5000 reward for stolen briefcase full of 'heirlooms'
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Surface flooding in Wellington region, a sunny level 2.5 weekend for Aucklanders
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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
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Queens Counsel called in to undertake review of Weta Digital
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Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
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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
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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
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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
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The Wellington boutique thriving despite Covid-19
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Man who sneaked into surgery allegedly used medical student's swipe card
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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
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'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
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Cyclist's death: Van driver pleads guilty, hands over apology letter
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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'
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