Bid to extend Transmission Gully quarry consent by five years
Residents are livid and say they face years of 'living inside hell'.
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Grant Robertson cuts ribbon on new fertility clinic in Wellington
The clinic will help address patients' changing needs and has more lab space.
Van Gogh's masterpieces light up Wellington's waterfront
The Dutch master's works will be projected on to shipping containers stacked three-high.
Watch live: PM to unveil vaccine strategy for NZ and Pacific
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared today's Covid-19 fighting plans on Instagram.
Car crash accused was in 'psychotic state'
The judge said it was clear "something was going on" when the crash happened.
Wellington cafes dying a slow death in Covid-19 alert level 2
Business plummets as offices limit capacity and more people work from home.
Masala case: Jailed Auckland restaurant boss appeals sentence
Some $6.5 million in primarily cash sales were concealed.
Nurse who performed indecent act on patient fights to keep registration
The nurse is also fighting to keep his name a secret.
Wellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolished
The house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.
City councillor turns his back on waiata
Sean Rush felt ambushed by colleagues but didn't realise they were singing a waiata.
Huge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmark
Firefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.
'Grossly uneconomic': Quake-prone building owner resorts to demolition
Owner faces $6m strengthening bill for a building that would then only be worth $2.5m.
Historic Wellington landmark destroyed by fire
Fenz will be at the building overnight and ask bystanders and motorists to avoid the area.
Transmission Gully price too good to be true?
A Government-ordered review will focus on whether the road's agreed price was realistic.
'Cruel' and 'inhumane' mental health treatment: Chief Ombudsman calls for action
Seclusion rooms used as bedrooms when unit was over capacity, shocking report reveals.
Nurse's indecent act on patient in hospital bed
The nurse said his 'brain froze' and he 'couldn't get away'.
School newsletter copied with adult advertising
Schools warned not to publish children's full names in online newsletters.
Meth, cash, firearms seized in big Wellington drug bust
Three people have been arrested in the police operation.
It's a fine Saturday - will Aucklanders obey lockdown rules?
But don't get too excited. The thunder could be back as early as tomorrow evening.
Transmission Gully budget blowout: Govt asks for review
NZTA announces it will spend $200 million to keep spades in the ground.
NZTA breaks its silence over Transmission Gully rumours
NZTA says it never approached other contractors to get job done if negotiations failed.
Book from 1902 returned to library decades later: What about the $32k fine?
The overdue fees of 'a penny a day' have been waived.
Public transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3
Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.
NZ's lockdown unlawful for first 9 days - High Court
The order to stay at home in bubbles was unlawful for the first nine days.
'Rank' brown plume emerges at Wellington's Houghton Bay
Locals say the smell was so intense it made them feel ill.
Accused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal information
MSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.
Finance Minister fronts on delayed quake prone building loan scheme
Wellington apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster still can't access loans.
Wellington Central candidates support review of quake-prone building legislation
The legislation has left apartment owners on the brink of financial disaster.
Weta on alert after visitor tests positive
Weta Workshop staff have been told to monitor themselves for Covid-19 symptoms.
Documents show ministry blunders on Carillon tower
Ministry penny pinchers left out vital steelwork to save money on Carrillon tower.
Murderer Phillip John Smith claims deportation was 'abduction'
He claims his life sentence should have been changed to one of 30 years upon deportation.
Supreme Court votes 3-2 in favour of hopeful lawyer with repeat drink-driving history
Two judges dissented with the majority decision, including New Zealand's Chief Justice.
Former senior Te Papa payroll worker stole $122,000 from museum
Te Papa says the fraud has been referred to police for criminal investigation.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.