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Road closure on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula after large landslip

There is also surface flooding in the central city.

7.4 quake felt widely across NZ: 'What the devil's that?', 'Our house was jolted'

7.4 magnitude earthquake off Gisborne's coast felt in Wellington.

Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south

A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

The curious case - and unanswered questions - of Covid pair's road-trip

Two sisters, a 640km road trip and one tank of gas.

Two-year old Green investment fund finally starts spending

The green investment fund made its first investment today – two years after being set up.

NZTA to wrap up Transmission Gully negotiations within six weeks

NZTA chairman: 'We are reliant on the contractor taking a fair and reasonable approach.'

Surface flooding and landslips as rain batters Wellington

Surface flooding and landslips around capital after heavy and sustained rain overnight.

'Like Russian roulette': Travellers not tested for Covid-19 in isolation facilities

'Like Russian roulette': Kiwis surprised at lack of testing despite stricter measures.

First place for Otaki Pottery Club

Unusual but ideal new venue for Otaki Pottery Club.

'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes

Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.

Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says

Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.

Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Wellington moves to crackdown on unwanted junk mail

Waste of time? Auckland Council has never prosecuted or issued a fine under similar bylaw.

Hire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the year

Sixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.

Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium

Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.

Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure

They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.

Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit

Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.

Wellington Water off the hook for performance targets

Assurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.