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Justice William Young retires from Supreme Court

Justice William Young is retiring from the Supreme Court today.

A stroll along Wellington's Oriental Parade

An architectural guide to the characters of New Zealand's most walkable city.

Glass recycling collections resume in Wellington after five-week hiatus

Recycling crews have been sick with Covid-19 but are now on the road to recovery.

PM's Covid scare: Ardern exposed to virus during Parliament protests

The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'.

Opinion: What every new mayor in the country needs, but can't promise

There's one thing people should look for in candidates at this year's local body elections

Seal skinned and eaten at site of Wellington occupation

The Department of Conservation is investigating.

Consultation shows Wellingtonians are keen on light rail

Almost 5,700 people have had their say on the big projects in Wellington's transport plan.

'Traumatised' arson victim: 'Leave us alone'

Mihaka warned the victim to get the children out of the house before he set fire to it.

Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits

David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.

Vehicle sailing on Interislander, Bluebridge ferries full until May

People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.

EV owners warned to 'plan ahead' when using Transmission Gully

'The new road will be hungrier due to the hills, and EV drivers need to be prepared.'

Students say they shouldn't be charged for laundry at halls of residence

Students are paying $2 to do a load of washing on top of 'extortionate' halls fees.

'Out of her depth': Police Minister slated over response times as cops battle burnout

Police Minister under attack but political mudslinging aside, what's troubling cops?

Parliament protest: Hundreds of parking fines yet to be paid; all towed vehicles released

Some protesters have appealed fines on the grounds they were parked in by other vehicles.

Wellington Water made to report fluoride performance after 'unacceptable' failure

Councillor says monitoring needs to be about more than bacteria that makes people sick.

High-profile prisoner back in court on fraud charges

Phillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.

Police callout response times soar

The average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.

Biggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winter

While the Omicron wave subsides, health services are concerned for a busy winter.