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Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north

Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.

Wellington restaurant owner celebrating ten years in business

Hillside owner talks about almost walking away from the Wellington restaurant, celebrating ten years in business and the future of high-end dining. Video | Mark Mitchell

Hillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end dining

Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.

Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed

A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.

Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’

Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch

OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.

Buying art? The smart money is on these NZ women artists

Art market shift: Female artists' works surge in value and recognition.

'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims

Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'

A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt

Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Violent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justice

Court finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.

Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington

Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.

Two Wellington bars in liquidation as local economy bites

Declining foot traffic along famous Courtenay Place and economic downturn hit bar owner.

Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme

Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.