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Wellington firm frustrated no chance to bid for Auckland's electric ferries
The Government has granted $27 million to build two new electric ferries in Auckland.
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Police issue trespass notice to Mahanga Bay occupiers
Police expect occupiers to make plans to leave Mahanga Bay in coming days.
Warning waves could reach 6 metres high in Wellington tonight
Wellington City Council has a truckload of sandbags for distribution to residents.
Ministry of Education staff working from home after quake risk found in building
More than 1000 staff are affected.
Wellington Water requests $6 million to restore fluoride to residents
The company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.
Opinion: Wellington City Council should reconsider selling the airport
The council is in a weak position as both a shareholder and as the council.
Self-contained: Single room in former Wellington brothel up for rent at $320
The room has a full shower directly next to the bed.
Moves to regulate engineers, change Building Code for hollow-core floors
The regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Editorial: The dirty disinformation dozen doing harm online
EDITORIAL: Twelve NZ online accounts exploded into action during Parliament occupation.
All Black great chased over $50k debt, wife bankrupted
Exclusive: Debt collectors chase former AB great and his wife over unpaid building bills.
What Budget 2022 means for Wellington: From social housing to transport woes
No money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.
Mum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her son
Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
Hundreds of helium balloons brought in for Te Papa's newest artwork
Te Papa staff sourced the balloons from two party stores.
The mystery behind human skull found in Wellington yard
The skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
'Mentally draining': Wellington Phoenix star retires at 29
The Wellington Phoenix "icon" and seven-cap All White has decided he's had enough.
Seismic risk assessments exposing widespread shaky hospital issue
Hutt Hospital is one of many medical facilities deemed at risk of a seismic event.
Tawa College lifts lockdown after earlier report of firearms incident
The school is in lockdown for the second time this week.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block got council all-clear last year
The DHB used a 10-year-old assessment to persuade the Hutt City Council to go easy on it.
Construction starts on controversial state highway pedestrian crossing in Wellington
Wellington Airport has ditched judicial review action, paving the way for the crossing.
Security ramped up after alleged Tawa College stabbing
Students have been asked to carry their ID with them on school grounds.
Wellington City Councillor Tamatha Paul seeking Green Party selection
Green MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick has backed the bid.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Analysis: Government moves quickly to commit to Hutt Hospital's future
Health Minister to meet with local leaders tonight after building deemed earthquake-prone.
Māoriland Film Festival to screen during Matariki
The festival will showcase 106 films from indigenous filmmakers around the world.
Teen charged with Tawa stabbing appears in court
The boy has automatic name suppression due to his age.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block faces uncertainty
Heretaunga Block at Hutt Hospital, which houses vulnerable patients is earthquake-prone.