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Loan scheme opens for owners of quake-prone apartments
Scheme to help with earthquake strengthening costs opens after months-long delay.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
One dead, three injured after serious crash near Nelson
The highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
'Not good enough': Air NZ pilot invites female passenger to ride in cockpit
Woman reportedly had drinks at a hotel and the Koru Lounge before early evening flight.
Hit musical Jersey Boys is returning to New Zealand
The musical tells the story behind hit band The Four Seasons.
6 months since lockdown: Kiwis reflect on living with Covid
Six months ago today the country was placed into full lockdown in response to Covid-19.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
TOP leader misspells electorate's name in advertising campaign
He's running for the Wellington electorate of Rongotai - but the suburb was spelled wrong.
Wellington region gets spending boost but central city hurting
Dwindling foot traffic sees spending in Wellington City drop 10 per cent.
'Traumatic' kidnapping case: Police release CCTV footage
Male victim and his partner left unharmed but traumatised by incident.
Wellington Hospital mental health unit 'at a crisis point'
Staff have claimed to have been assaulted, stalked and terrorised by patients at the unit.
Election 2020: Wellington Central and the party high flyers
The home of the Finance Minister, Green Party co-leader and National's up and comer.
Jacinda Ardern dominates social media as Kiwis take political engagement online
The latest social media trends show who Kiwis are discussing the most online.
Wellington council told to bowl central library and move on
"This is not about dictating the use of a museum for my generation of baby boomers."
GO NZ: Behind the scenes at the Beehive, and Wellington's best beer
How to experience a weekend of hops and history in the capital.
Election 2020: Why your vote in Wellington counts
Everyone has a position on a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but what about everything else?
Election 2020: The battle for Rongotai and the second tunnel
Rongotai is a Labour stronghold, but TOP's leader says Paul Eagle isn't up to scratch.
$5000 reward for stolen briefcase full of 'heirlooms'
The briefcase was stolen from a Willis St property on Friday last week.
Covid-19 and pirates: The hurdles for a NZ business
'In lockdown, juggling all these balls, and then like wow, just add pirates to the mix.'
Surface flooding in Wellington region, a sunny level 2.5 weekend for Aucklanders
Showers and rain are on the cards for many around the country today.
Staff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDP
Seven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt in Wellington
Some Wellingtonians were confused as to whether the shaking was a quake or just the wind.
Queens Counsel called in to undertake review of Weta Digital
It follows a string of complaints of bullying, harassment and toxic culture.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Wellington looks to extend Snapper cards to train network
Commuters currently still have to pay with cash on board or have purchased a paper ticket.
New campaign draws battle lines over Wellington's heritage buildings
Two campaigns, one spatial plan, who will win?
Wild weather: Strong winds batter Wellington, trampolines sent flying
A strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa today.
Jacinda Ardern reveals a second secret beehive in Wellington
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared her favourite kind of a beehive.
Wellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquarters
City spending more than $3.6 million a year renting office space on The Terrace.
Tenants win compensation after living with ill-functioning toilet
Tenants resorted to not flushing toilet paper but instead putting it in rubbish bin.
The Wellington boutique thriving despite Covid-19
Rachael Caughley's business has flourished amid the pandemic.