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Holiday delays northbound on SH1 as Wellingtonians depart the capital

NZTA advised there were major delays northbound on SH1 between Waikanae Beach and Ōtaki.

Resident's decline was 'accelerated' by problems at her Lower Hutt rest home, son claims

The woman lived at the resthome for several years and died after two falls two years ago.

Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place

Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.

'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographing

Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.

Wellington restaurant at top table in Lonely Planet honours

Reflective of shifting tastes, one New Zealand experience made this year's list.

Wellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts

The iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.

Exploring one of Kāpiti's scenic walks

The Mataihuka walkway is an achievable walk offering stunning views.

Wellington musician charged with sexual violation granted name suppression

The man is facing seven charges relating to multiple women.

'So beautiful': Touching message of hope spotted on Wellington bridge

'I just hope the writer's small message found itself to someone who needed to see it.'

Revealed: Wellington's first $2 million suburb

The capital is $10,000 shy of becoming a $1 million city.

Man charged with sex abuse against scouts over 40-year period

Accused man has 26 charges against him.

Iwi group scraps High Court proceedings over Shelly Bay

Court documents seen by the Herald show a notice of discontinuance has been filed.

Holiday traffic: The busiest days and routes from Wellington this Christmas

Traffic north out of Wellington is expected to be heaviest on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wellington Airport in for busiest day since Covid, with nearly 20,000 seats booked

There are nearly 20,000 seats booked to and from the capital on Friday December 18.

Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges

The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.

'Someone is going to drown': Plimmerton's plea for urgent stormwater system work

Last month's flood risked lives and left 16 Plimmerton homes uninhabitable.

Company fined for oil discharged into stormwater network, Seaview Marina

Harmful ecological effects "were only avoided by good luck", the judge said.

Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed

Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.