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Migrant sex workers too vulnerable to report assaults, says victim

Bianca Beebe says most are too scared of being kicked out to report a crime.

'We've closed the doors': Divorce lawyers face post-lockdown surge in cases

Lawyers estimate inquiries for divorce are up 20 per cent since pre-Covid times.

Covid latest: Aussie travellers placed into MIQ, one 'detected by Customs'

Update comes after confirmation Sydney to Wellington traveller has Delta variant.

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.

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.

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.