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Private school on high alert after ball held at Te Papa

Attendees are considered casual plus contacts of the infected traveller, school says.

The events affected by Wellington's Covid-19 scare

Events from Auckland through to Wellington are being postponed and impacted.

Te Papa unsure if it will have enough staff to reopen after Sydney Covid case

Up to 2500 people were visiting Te Papa at the same time as the Sydney Covid case.

Watch: 'Can we start my time again?' - Covid alert interrupts MPs

The alert causing amusing scenes in Parliament, interrupting Judith Collins' speech.

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.

'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies

Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.

Waihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levels

The Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.

Heritage protection the big issue in Wellington's housing debate

What strikes the right balance between protecting character and building more housing?

ID scanning systems could become common place at Wellington clubs

Popular bar Dakota is implementing PatronScan technology to improve safety.

The shape of Wellington's future is about to be decided

The question of 'intensification' underscores a growing conflict in Wellington.

Missing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale

'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'

Sky Sport engages external expert after allegations of sexual harassment and bullying

Sky has also offered counselling for anyone who experienced harmful behaviour.

Driver discharged without conviction after crash killed motorcyclist

Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".

Wellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfill

The situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.