New ZealandIndependent review of Wellington's wastewater treatment operations announcedThe review follows 10 warnings, infringement, and abatement notices over 18 months.20 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council votes to put district plan out for consultationThe proposed plan will enable more development in a big shake-up of planning rules.20 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandWellington region now closer to 90% first dose, 68% fully vaccinatedEighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.20 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandCovid uncertainty cancels A Very Welly Christmas for 2021But organisers have not given up on Christmas entirely.20 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandExpired Covid-19 vaccines given to 15 WellingtoniansAll affected people have been encouraged to get another vaccine.20 Oct 12:31 AM
New ZealandWellington City puts rent freeze for its tenants on the tableThe proposed changes would require rates funding or increased borrowing.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFatal combination: Speed, alcohol, cannabis and lack of sleepTyson O'Neil was 16 with no driver's licence when crashed a stolen car.19 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandTaco Bell opening new store in WellingtonThe new shop will open on Cuba St. 19 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandWellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residenceCovid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.19 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandCancer teen Jemima Gazley remembered as 'a supernova star, burning its brightest light'Jemima was laid to rest in a wedding dress she and her mum had dyed pink.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Where you won't be able to build in Wellington due to flood riskCoastal inundation and tsunamis hazard maps are being proposed for the city.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWgtn cafe Prefab opens new coffee bar after abrupt closure, letting all staff goThe coffee bar has reduced hours and a simplified breakfast menu.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop Towns: Dunedin leads the way for Covid vaccinations, Wellington closing inWellington has climbed six places since Friday and now sits in sixth place.19 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandWellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-proneGenerations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Engulfed by flames': Woman saved from burning Wellington building recounts dramatic rescueCrews are on site dampening down hot spots.18 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSneak peek inside Wellington's empty central library labelled 'depressing' and 'heart-breaking'The library has been closed for more than two years. 18 Oct 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Aggressive and unsustainable': Wellington lobby group taking airport to court over planned expansionThe group says the expansion will "vastly" increase pollution – but the airport disagrees.18 Oct 06:43 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Wellington City Council's tricky call on whether to replace a colleagueA can of worms has been opened at the council after a resignation due to a health scare.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMost partially vaccinated MPs staying home as Parliament resumesAll members of the Labour, Greens and Te Paati Māori caucuses are fully vaccinated.18 Oct 02:17 AM
New Zealand'She just keeps on giving': Cancer research team 'ecstatic' after Wellington teen's donated brain arrivesBrain tissue could help find cure for aggressive cancer which took Jemima Gazley's life.16 Oct 08:20 PM
New ZealandPM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130kSuper Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Give Delta a taste of Kiwi': Vaxathon co-host Paddy Gower on Super SaturdayInstead of donations, the aim of the Vaxathon is to raise national vaccination levels.15 Oct 04:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness Hub: Find a way to live with Covid-19, says Fashion Week ownerThe owner of NZ Fashion Week talks about taking Kiwi fashion and design to the world.15 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after teen robbed, attacked with claw hammerA 16-year-old was attacked by four males and struck with a claw hammer.14 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandSuper Saturday: What you need to know in WellingtonThere are more than a dozen events on around the region to get Wellingtonians vaccinated.14 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Cannons Creek vaccination event for Pasifika youth this Super Saturday"One of the things we do well as Pacific people is we're able to congregate communally."14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital culture: Action-packed line-up of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts revealedThe festival will kick off in February 2022.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm surge so strong wave monitor was washed away in WellingtonHigh winds drove waves as high as 6m yesterday, cancelling ferries and disrupting flights.14 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandThe Establishment bar in Wellington loses liquor licence bidPolice say the bar is the most high-risk licensed premises in Wellington.14 Oct 02:00 AM
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New ZealandGreen light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 testsBig businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.13 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandWindy Wellington: Swells of up to 6m cut off suburbThe worst of the weather is over after massive waves brought debris up onto the road.13 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandAnother Wellington City Council senior staffer resignsChief resilience and chief infrastructure officers resign within months of one another.13 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council releases plan to address shortfall of 12,000 homesDraft district plan includes new height limits, bike parking, and a development levy.13 Oct 03:00 AM
