Covid-19 coronavirus: Wellington motorists greeted with gridlock due to 'major roadworks'
Traffic has come to a halt in several areas along SH1 southbound toward Wellington today.
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Free ads with no strings attached for small businesses bouncing back from lockdown.
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Many are linked to big events, described as 'a mixing bowl for infection'.
Cruise ship passenger, WWII veteran, boxing legend - what we know about NZ's 18 Covid-19 deaths
18 deaths now been linked to Covid-19
Kiwi and kea and kākā, oh my!
How to spot a kiwi in the wild (when you're a Kiwi in captivity).
'I feel cheated': Auckland uni lockdown accommodation fees slammed
Victoria, Auckland and Otago universities are charging students fees to hold their rooms.
'We were second class citizens': Same-sex couples reflect on Civil Union Act 15 years on
The Civil Union Act passed on April 26, 2005, divided NZ politics and society at the time.
'Being strong-armed out of money': Uni tells students to pay fee for unoccupied rooms
The move has been described as "bizarre" by one MP.
In pictures: Kiwis gather in their bubbles to pay their respects on Anzac Day
At dawn, from our bubbles, together apart, we did remember them.
Wellington Council divided over need for outside help to sort squabbles
Wellington's mayor calls in outside help, but not everyone is keen on the idea.
Complaint against city councillor after 'Facebook attack'
Accusations have been levelled against first-term councillor Tamatha Paul.
Wellington mayor calls in facilitator over divided council
COMMENT: Andy Foster appears to be at his wits' end with his divided councillors.
New videos show how virus slowed NZ's pulse
Visualisations down to suburb level proves most people staying home, data analysts say.
Deadly cruise: What did crew members know before NZ man's death?
How can cruise ship passengers take a class action against cruise lines?
Getting paid to play - major new fundraiser launched for Kiwi creatives
NZ musician helps launch major new arts funder by giving back to fellow performers.
How to support your local restaurant and cafe in level 3
Independent eateries are coming up with new ways to make sure they can deliver to you.
Quarantine diaries week five - what's changing?
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SPCA warns of parvovirus outbreak in Lower Hutt
"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."
'Ripped apart': Covid cruise tragedy - Kiwi husband dies, wife left delirious
Bob James was "always happy" and had travelled all over the world, his son said.
Wellington's Convention Centre: The awkward middle child
Mayor Andy Foster backs construction at full speed ahead despite questions amid Covid-19.
Thousands more masks found with crumbling elastic
More face masks deemed unfit for purpose in the fight against Covid-19.
Freak wave fiasco: 'I don't want to be picking up bodies on the beach'
Failed systems left residents scrambling to protect their properties from freak waves.
Wellington healthcare workers test negative for Covid-19
79 staff were swabbed after coming into contact with a nurse infected with the virus.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Residents criticise communication after freak waves flood road, properties
The 6 metre waves appeared to come out of nowhere on a fine, calm day.
Technicians leave families, brave pandemic to fix sludge pipes
Five experts have travelled across the world from Germany to fix Wellington's water woes.
Cafe still sold coffee to police during lockdown
The police headquarters cafe closed down after clarification from the MBIE.
Video captures empty capital as lockdown announcement looms
The pigeons have taken over Wellington's Midland Park.
Fears SPCA centres will overflow under extended lockdown
Centres around the country are filling up as the lockdown continues.
Parliament to return April 28 after Covid-19 close down
Parliament will resume sitting, but it be in much smaller numbers than the usual 120 MPs.
Wet weekend ahead: Showers and thunderstorms on the way
"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."
Quarantine diaries week four: silver linings of the lockdown
Our isolators reflect on the good things the lockdown has given them.
Wellington Airport jobs on the line
Wellington Airport expects to cut about 40 positions as Covid-19 bites.
Wellington's $650 million funding request for projects
Wellington City Council has 10 key projects on its list.