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Wellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rust

The plant disease infects myrtle family which includes native plants such as pōhutukawa.

Man arrested in relation to assault at New World Chaffers car park

An arrest has been made following a serious assault in a New World car park in Wellington.

Wellington marathoners hit with third Covid-19 postponement

Some runners were clocking up 200km a week, and organisers had spent thousands.

Top lawyer guilty of misconduct held leadership roles in years after incidents

He was made president of the RMLA in 2017 and was on the NZIOB council.

Wairarapa police warn vehicle owners after run of theft

Police have noticed an increase in vehicle-related offending in the area.

'This city is not a museum': Wellington housing plan signed off

Wellington's spatial plan outlines how city will accommodate up to 80,000 extra people.

Top lawyer guilty of misconduct over touching women at Xmas parties

James Gardner-Hopkins found guilty of six charges.

Bubble settings need to change, as Government too 'complacent'- expert

'Review of the bubble now needed, as well as an urgent upgrade of the alert-level system.'

Wellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process

"The staff were all sort of just standing around."

Wellington region moving to alert level 2: What you need to know

Wellington region will move to alert level 2 from 6pm today until 11.59pm on Sunday.

Covid case visits NZ - locations of interest include cafes, restaurants, pub, book shop, Te Papa

The list of potential exposure sites in the Capital has grown to 14.

Wellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offer

The wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.

Wellington's white-hot construction market putting council projects under pressure

Town Hall's budget could blowout and costs could escalate on new sludge-treatment plant.

100 staff ordered home as infected tourist Covid case disrupts workplace

Staff from a government agency have been sent home today.

Covid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on advice

Nine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.

'Brace ourselves for Covid cases': Warning after infectious Aussie's Wellington visit

Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles also advised people to wear a mask out and about.

Covid alert: Delta variant creates 'plume of infectious particles'

The variant that has sparked concern in Sydney has now crossed the ditch.

NZ-NSW bubble on hold: Sydney Covid case flew to Wellington

Possible exposure sites in the capital city have not yet been released.