Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.
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Transmission Gully: $1.25 billion road will not open on time
"It is clear that the motorway will not be ready to open on 27 September."
Important safety message after devastating garage fire
"It was very close to taking the whole house."
Māori-led mobile vaccine clinic in Wellington helps to curb vaccine hesitancy
Māori vaccination rates are slowly creeping up - but under 60s are still behind.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Ventilation at Wellington's Bay Plaza Hotel not up to Delta standard
The hotel will cease operating as a MIQ facility completely at the end of the year.
'Autonomous Bodies' exhibition platforms art outside traditional male perspective
'The myth of male artistic genius is finally being put to rest,' says the curator.
147km network of cycleways to be built across Wellington
It is a considerable increase from the 23km network that currently exists.
Increase in hospitality venue gatherings a 'game changer' lobbyist says
Up to 100 people could gather in restaurants and bars from next week.
Council officials still working towards Transmission Gully opening in 10 days
The road will almost certainly not open as scheduled but NZTA is yet to notify council.
RSV outbreak: Nearly 900 children admitted to Wellington hospitals in June and July
More than a third of children admitted to hospital were less than a year old.
'Upsetting and inconvenient': Licence plate theft, fraud rising in Wellington
Police say fraud victims shouldn't be embarrassed about the fact, and should come forward.
Levin truck crash: Person stable after being flown to Wellington Hospital
They are stable and recovering on the ward.
Almost $200k spent on lawyers to sort out Wellington bus driver pay wrangle
Council says intervention was 'absolutely necessary' to avoid widespread disruption.
November pain: Guns N' Roses NZ tour 'unlikely' to go ahead
The tour is in doubt with both Australia and New Zealand grappling with Delta outbreaks.
'Pretty unpleasant smells': Wellington sewage overflow contained
People are being asked to steer clear of the area.
One injured in Wellington car crash
A car hit a parked car just after 11 o'clock this morning.
'Totally tone deaf': Businesses threaten legal action over removal of car parks
Desperate businesses say they're fighting rearguard action against the city council.
A Capital Letter: We need to know what it takes to get to level 1
Auckland has been given a sense of direction, the rest of the country needs one too.
'Potentially a thorny issue': Parents discouraged from seeking childcare vaccination status
A Wellington childcare centre said it was 'inappropriate' to request this information.
'Significant delays' on SH1 after Kapiti Coast crash
It's expected to cause serious delays in both directions.
'Rolling with the punches': Wellington to remain at Delta level 2
The last positive case of Covid-19 in the Wellington community was 10 days ago.
'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industry
Under the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.
Patient stole hospital swipe card at Wellington ED amid security concerns
At 4.30am on July 8 a patient stole a hospital swipe card to exit Wellington ED.
Aucklanders in lockdown face anxious wait ahead of Cabinet decision
Cabinet's decision may come down to how many unlinked cases are being found.
Auckland lockdown future still unclear after rise in cases - experts
Case information from the weekend will be essential to Cabinet's decision on Monday.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, Northland
Heavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.
Person dies after being hit by car in Matamata
The car struck the person on Waharoa Rd East, which runs parallel to State Highway 27.
Middlemore not unique: Hospitals lack isolation space for patients awaiting Covid test results
"They have to put them somewhere, they can't just put them back in the community."
Wellington City Council forecasts $7m Covid-19 shortfall
City councillor warns the cost could balloon as not many people have returned to the CBD.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Wellington couple claiming $400k Lotto win are 'absolutely buzzing'
"We sat there staring at the screen in disbelief. It was the most surreal moment."
Vice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retires
Grant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.
'Pointless death': Police investigating possible charges in fatal Shelly Bay crash
Two other teenagers were injured in the crash.