Transmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'
It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.
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Porirua and Lower Hutt residents on edge
A teenager was attacked over the weekend outside Queensgate Mall.
Rates increase of 23 per cent forecast for Wellington City
Mayor says it'll be one of the most challenging budgets ever considered by council.
NZTA and Wellington council point the finger over Island Bay cycle way
Emails show there was no funding request to fix the cycle way as of early this year.
Shelly Bay development opponents to take fight to High Court
City council last week voted in favour of the sale and lease of the land for development.
Man, 71, arrested on drugs charges
The arrest follows the termination of Operation Skipjack in Wellington.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
SH2 reopened after Upper Hutt fatal crash
The road is now open again after this morning's crash in Elderslea.
Why was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?
Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.
Man found guilty of raping prison cellmate
A jury has ruled Benjamin Goundar did rape his young prison cellmate.
Police seize haul of ecstasy-like drugs in Wgtn raids
Police have raided seven Wellington properties and arrested two people.
New Covid case linked to Defence cluster; full list of sites visited
New Auckland case confirmed link to Defence cluster, Govt to make compulsory mask order.
Covid-19: What we know about the Defence Force cluster
The latest Covid-19 case in Auckland has been linked to the Defence Force cluster.
Hello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'
21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.
Shelly Bay fiasco: Mayor accuses council of not standing with Wellingtonians
Andy Foster refuses to front media, but lashes out on Facebook.
Analysis: Shelly Bay vote Wellington Mayor's biggest failure
Andy Foster campaigned on something he simply couldn't deliver on.
CBD staff should work from home if they can, Covid case's movements revealed
The latest on the new Auckland Covid case revealed today.
Dangerous date rape drug re-emerges in the capital
Emergency services have noticed a spike in people overdosing from a dangerous depressant.
Man's best friend: Owner stuck in river after following dog into water
The man had been trying to get his dog out of the river when he became stuck.
Prison cellmate rape trial: 'Show us the shank'
Man accused of raping his 18-year-old cellmate on multiple occasions.
Fatberg to blame as wastewater overflows into Wellington's harbour
About 20,000 litres of wastewater was discharged before the overflow could be stopped.
Wellington councillors vote to sell Shelly Bay land for controversial project
Shelly Bay has tested the resolve of the social and cultural fabric of Taranaki Whānui.
Fugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook taunts
Mathew Kidman, 40, said on social media: 'Catch me if you can'
Prison rape trial: Defendant was already in jail for rape
Benjamin Goundar already had a history of violent sexual offending.
Peter Ellis appeal: New complainant comes forward
They have come forward decades after he was convicted of abusing kids at childcare centre.
A Capital Letter: Shelly Bay is the anchor around Wellington iwi's neck
Shelly Bay started with a cash-strapped iwi trying to get ahead and has ended up a fiasco.
Three people treated in hospital after eating spoiled fish from Hello Fresh meal
The trio took themselves to Hutt Valley DHB's emergency department after eating the fish.
Prison rape trial: Complainant 'withdrawn, scared'
The fellow inmate said the complainant was 'scared' of his cellmate.
Wellington councillor defends rent on 'affordable' apartments
Tenants' advocates say rent on new apartments reflects out-of-control housing market.
'Series of misunderstandings' allowed builder's apprentice to watch heart surgery
The student's flatmate observed the entirety of a three hour-plus cardiac bypass surgery.
Auditor General concludes Transmission Gully conflict of interest probe
Findings say NZTA and chairman Sir Brian Roche took reasonable steps to manage conflict.
Wellington's Airport Flyer saved but Hutt Valley misses out
Wellington Airport confirms new operator for bus service for airport travellers next year.