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GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
Buy your own piece of Wellington's central library: Designer chairs up for auction
A total of 12 chairs and seats have already been sold for $9,000.
Wild Wellington weather causes leak at Premier House, surface flooding outside Parliament
Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday.
Daily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'
Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.
Wellington Water board says no conflict of interest in fluoride failure inquiry
Doug Martin, founder of MartinJenkins, has been appointed to lead the inquiry.
'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on Enchanter
Northland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation
Mayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failure
The lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.
Woman sought in relation to Upper Hutt assault identified
A man remains in Wellington Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police reveal details of Upper Hutt assault, victim with life-threatening injuries
The man has life-threatening injuries following a serious assault on Saturday.
'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protest
More than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.
Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked - one critically hurt
The two victims had called police earlier, concerned about a woman who was following them.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
Fluoridation tanks used in Wellington past their use-by-date, one facility inaccessible
The truth about the state of Wellington's fluoride facilities has gone from bad to worse.
One dead, two seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash
An LPG tanker was among the vehicles involved in the crash north of Wellington.
Live: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases today
The five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.
'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failure
An independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year
Analysis: Transmission Gully update shows transport agency's had enough
Waka Kotahi resorts to issuing a change notice after negotiations fail behind the scenes.
Inquiry launched after fluoride in Wellington stopped in May last year
Fresh revelations emerge fluoride was turned off last year without residents knowing.
Wellington and Hutt among regions with highest active Covid cases
Kenepuru Community Hospital has 21 per cent of staff off work due to Covid-19.
Transmission Gully will open to traffic by end of this month
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency has instructed the contractor to open the road to traffic.
Wellington Water apologises over 'unacceptable' fluoridation management
Wellington Water oversaw low and inconsistent levels of fluoridation for four years.
Spike in companies moving to Christchurch and Wellington CBD's
It is thought to be partially due to strong economic growth following lockdowns last year.
Dental Association 'greatly alarmed' after fluoridation turned off in Wellington
Necessary repairs mean residents could be left without fluoride in their water for months.
Ed Sheeran kicks off 2023 tour in his 'favourite city' - Wellington
It's music to the ears of local businesses.
Analysis: Will the Easter Bunny get to visit Transmission Gully?
A compromise Waka Kotahi has agreed to means it's no longer out of the question.
Cheaper public transport fares could soon be made permanent
Measures to ease cost of living could be a sign of further announcements in the Budget.
Opinion: Elimination strategy is like a bad breakup we need to get over
OPINION: A clean break is almost always best - we have to accept we're living with Covid.
Report warned of 'violent' protest against Covid restrictions
Parliament's anti-mandate protest ended in a violent riot earlier this month.
Inconclusive test results for liquid sprayed at police during Parliament protest
Police continue to investigate incident after separate labs return inconclusive results.
Stores within stores: How some dairies are side-stepping vaping restrictions, and what it means for young people
New research suggests the current restrictions may not be working.
Covid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirms
The Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
$35m 'talkfest': National says consultants getting rich under Labour
But Transport Minister says National is being childish over Let's Get Wellington Moving.