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Jack Crossland
Wellington reporter, NewstalkZB
Wellington

Wellington reporter, NewstalkZB

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The future of water transport setting sail in Wellington
New Zealand

The future of water transport setting sail in Wellington

28 Nov 10:00 PM
Black Friday: Retail NZ says transport plans add to feel of gloom in Wellington
Business

Black Friday: Retail NZ says transport plans add to feel of gloom in Wellington

25 Nov 10:25 PM

Removing cars from CBD further dampening Christmas spirit - Retail NZ.

Mongrel Mob anniversary to be held in Porirua less than a fortnight after Covid scare, some residents 'extremely upset'
New Zealand

Mongrel Mob anniversary to be held in Porirua less than a fortnight after Covid scare, some residents 'extremely upset'

10 Nov 08:04 PM

Authorities had asked anyone who attended a Porirua tangi last week to get tested.

Opinion: Covid-19 protest in Wellington died an uneventful death
New Zealand

Opinion: Covid-19 protest in Wellington died an uneventful death

09 Nov 04:53 AM

NewstalkZB reporter Jack Crossland's first-person experience of today's Covid-19 protest.

Hospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurse
New Zealand

Hospital parking fee hike a 'kick in the guts' following pay increase, says Wellington nurse

07 Nov 10:46 PM

From January 1, the cost of staff daily parking will nearly double at Wellington Hospital.

A warning against hiring an unregistered builder
Construction

A warning against hiring an unregistered builder

31 Oct 11:11 PM

Warning issued not to hire unregistered builders as long wait times loom.

'Gruelling': The Wellington event that's been hit with four Covid cancellations
New Zealand

'Gruelling': The Wellington event that's been hit with four Covid cancellations

04 Oct 09:38 PM

One of Wellington's unluckiest Covid casualties has been hit for a fourth time.

Homegrown 2022 line-up confirmed despite Covid uncertainty
Entertainment

Homegrown 2022 line-up confirmed despite Covid uncertainty

04 Oct 07:00 PM

Jim Beam Homegrown has announced its first 2022 line-up despite Covid-19 uncertainty.

Ministers say public servants should return, but thousands in Wellington aren't allowed to
New Zealand|politics

Ministers say public servants should return, but thousands in Wellington aren't allowed to

15 Sep 10:16 PM

Occupancy at some government departments is down as much as 70 per cent. 

'An energy to the city again': Level 2 brings buzz back to Wellington's streets
New Zealand

'An energy to the city again': Level 2 brings buzz back to Wellington's streets

07 Sep 09:56 PM

A pre-lockdown buzz has returned to the capital's streets with level 2 this morning.

Wellington businessman says new level 2 a 'million times more difficult'
New Zealand

Wellington businessman says new level 2 a 'million times more difficult'

06 Sep 06:35 AM

There is a new limit of 50 people at hospitality and event venues under alert level 2.

Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms
New Zealand

Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms

05 Sep 05:00 PM

Wellington faces a possible move to alert level 2 today, as outbreak sits at 15.

Poor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillor
New Zealand

Poor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillor

16 Aug 12:06 AM

NZ Rugby told to think more laterally to attract bigger crowds at future All Blacks games

Mongrel Mob member sentenced for threatening to kill National MP
Crime

Mongrel Mob member sentenced for threatening to kill National MP

11 Aug 04:45 AM

Simeon Brown has clashed with the Waikato Mongrel Mob at select committee.

'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub
New Zealand

'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub

05 Aug 11:40 PM

Supporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.

Hundreds of burgers given away after flawed online promotion
Business

Hundreds of burgers given away after flawed online promotion

02 Aug 05:00 PM

Gorilla Burger gave away hundreds of burgers to people taking advantage of its promotion.

Marine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's death
New Zealand

Marine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's death

29 Jul 05:00 PM

Massey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.

Woman arrested after Wellington shooting
New Zealand|crime

Woman arrested after Wellington shooting

28 Jul 03:27 AM

"This was a serious incident which has caused alarm in the community."

Person remains in serious condition following Wellington shooting
New Zealand|crime

Person remains in serious condition following Wellington shooting

25 Jul 11:58 PM

A person remains in a serious condition after being shot in Vogeltown.

Wellington barbers struggling to find staff who make the cut
New Zealand

Wellington barbers struggling to find staff who make the cut

25 Jul 08:40 AM

Wellington barbers say they are facing a staffing crisis.

More than 1000 gather at Wellington's transgender rights rally
New Zealand

More than 1000 gather at Wellington's transgender rights rally

15 Jul 08:23 AM

Transgender community advocates gathered outside Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre.

Watch: Tears and joy in Wellington after today's football final
New Zealand

Watch: Tears and joy in Wellington after today's football final

11 Jul 11:13 PM

The Bond pub in Wellington was at full capacity this morning for the Euro 2020 final.

Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Kahu

Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison

09 Jul 02:41 AM

Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.

Drilling at Miramar's Mt Crawford raises concern among some iwi members
Kahu

Drilling at Miramar's Mt Crawford raises concern among some iwi members

07 Jul 05:00 PM

Taranaki Whānui and MHUD are investigating another housing development above Shelly Bay.

Te Papa assault: Name suppression continues for accused
New Zealand|crime

Te Papa assault: Name suppression continues for accused

16 Jun 09:57 PM

The man charged with a fatal assault outside Te Papa will keep his name secret for now.

WOAP to take diners on a more exotic journey
Lifestyle

WOAP to take diners on a more exotic journey

31 May 10:00 PM

Visa Wellington On A Plate has announced it's running with the theme, "out of place."

Former employee of Scots College accused of fraud facing new charges
Crime

Former employee of Scots College accused of fraud facing new charges

19 May 01:42 AM

Former employee of Wellington's Scots College, Andi Ross, is facing new charges.

Original Kaffee Eis closing in Oriental Bay
Lifestyle

Original Kaffee Eis closing in Oriental Bay

18 May 09:30 PM

Owner Karl Tiefenbacher says the rise in the minimum wage is the main culprit.

Dramatic drop in masks on buses - drivers 'challenged'
New Zealand|politics

Dramatic drop in masks on buses - drivers 'challenged'

28 Apr 08:09 PM

They are forced to rely on a system of trust to ensure mask rules are maintained.

Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum
New Zealand

Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum

31 Mar 10:50 PM

Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.

Wellington food supremos open plant-based pizzeria
Lifestyle

Wellington food supremos open plant-based pizzeria

26 Mar 02:00 AM

The Cuba Street spot boasts a Mediterranean fusion menu featuring all the classics.

St Patrick's Day arrives for Irish Kiwis
New Zealand

St Patrick's Day arrives for Irish Kiwis

16 Mar 04:28 PM

There'll be plenty of craic today as Irish New Zealanders celebrate.

Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
New Zealand

Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks

14 Mar 04:00 PM

A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.

'Everyone's watching their backs': Street safety concerns in Wellington CBD
New Zealand|crime

'Everyone's watching their backs': Street safety concerns in Wellington CBD

18 Feb 09:35 PM

Police launch a homicide investigation into the death of 58-year-old Simon Strickland.

Man accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori home
New Zealand|crime

Man accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori home

15 Feb 02:27 AM

Police have now charged five people in connection with murder.

Karori homicide: Three women deny involvement in murder of Rau Tongia
New Zealand|crime

Karori homicide: Three women deny involvement in murder of Rau Tongia

11 Feb 08:43 PM

Two of the women charged over Rau Tongia's murder can now be named.

'I did it, I did it': Witness describes horror over race-course intruder
New Zealand

'I did it, I did it': Witness describes horror over race-course intruder

31 Jan 04:00 PM

Chairman Paul Humphries said the club would be seeking a lifetime ban.

Wellington Cup Day Fashion: The 2021 trend is a 'dusty friend'
New Zealand

Wellington Cup Day Fashion: The 2021 trend is a 'dusty friend'

28 Jan 01:06 AM

Covid-19 has put a handbrake on fashion trends, but we can always rely on the classics.

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