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Carillon tower quake report leaves risks unresolved

Wellington Carillon tower review: Quake assessment leaves risks unresolved.

A second Karori tunnel proposed as population increases

Residents say the cost could be covered by central government, rates and possibly tolls.

Killer doctor's appeal blames star witness for teen Amber-Rose's murder

Venod Skantha is again pointing the finger at the Crown's key witness.

Watch live: Ardern fronts media after speech to farmers

Speech will let farmers know what her Government's plans are in the primary industry area

Kāpiti teens share harrowing stories of hardship

The Kāpiti Youth Support centre helped these teens turn their lives around and find hope.

Incredible flyover footage: The new $1.25b highway in and out of Wellington

NZTA is confident troubled 27km motorway will open by September 2021.

Killer doctor fights murder conviction

Venod Skantha appealing against his conviction and sentence for murder of Amber-Rose Rush.

Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council

ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.

Kiwis went on post-lockdown spending bender. Here's what we bought

It would appear the stories about spending up big after the Covid lockdown were true.

How lockdown helped a man off the street after 20 years

A survey of homeless people has revealed a different perspective on the national lockdown.

Nine new Covid cases today, all in managed isolation

The Defence Force cluster grew to six yesterday. Today there are nine new cases in MIQ.

Inside the new Covid cluster: How latest, sixth case is linked

The November quarantine cluster has increased by another person.

Warnings as huge swells the size of houses to batter Wellington coast

Swells over 5 metres are projected to hit the Wellington coast around midday.

Strong winds cuts power in south: Waves size of houses to hit Wellington

Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.

'Amazing': Charity gains donors over lockdown

One Percent Collective expected to lose donors over lockdown, but gained nearly 100.

Shelly Bay lobby group 'doesn't want to know' where $440k donations came from

Councillor: 'Daylight is the best disinfectant, who is funding your litigation?'

Blind man told his guide dog wasn't allowed on bus

George Taggart has been told twice he can't take his guide dog on the bus.

'People are breathing these fumes in': Toxic sludge spews onto NZ beach

Residents say they are breathing in the stench when they walk their dogs on the beach.