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Landslide blocks part of Wellington CBD road, 12 homes evacuated

Both Fire and Emergency and the police are at the scene towards the southern end of The Terrace.

Wellington •Mon, Aug 8

Heavy rain and gale warning for South and lower North Islands

Strong winds are expected to roll northwards over the South Island on Saturday, before moving onto the lower half of the North Island on Sunday morning.

Weather News •Fri, Aug 5

Man missing from his Wellington home found 'safe and well'

Alex, 70 - who suffers from dementia - hadn't been seen since last night.

Wellington •Thu, Aug 4

Lower Hutt Lotto winner nabs $6.5 million Powerball

Wednesday's winner is the twelfth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022 and comes just over a week after two players from Timaru and Auckland each won $7.3 million in Powerball First Division.

Wellington •Wed, Aug 3

Evacuated Lower Hutt residents putting on 'brave face'

Two homes in Stokes Valley have been deemed unsafe to live in following weeks of torrential rain.

Wellington •Tue, Aug 2

Person in critical condition after Wellington street brawl

Police said the fight happened on the corner of Taranaki and Dixon St at 4am on Sunday.

Crime And Justice •Sun, Jul 31

Man, 48, stabbed in Wellington during argument outside church

Police have appealed for information from the public after the incident on Taranaki St at 8.50pm.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jul 29

Police seek to ID further 8 people over Parliament protest actions

To date, 16 people have been prosecuted by police over criminal activity on the final day of the occupation.

Wellington •Wed, Jul 27

Nearby security patrol fails to deter Wellington ram-raid

Thirsty Liquor in Island Bay is the latest victim of a ram-raid, with thousands of dollars of damage done.

Wellington •Tue, Jul 26

Wellington festival challenges classical music stereotypes

The event features performances ranging from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, a drag classical crossover, and kaupapa Māori ensembles.

Wellington •Sat, Jul 23

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Brian Tamaki-led protesters stop traffic on Auckland motorway

The Freedom and Rights Coalition protest did a loop from Auckland Domain and back, blocking both sides of SH1.

Auckland •Sat, Jul 23

Air NZ warns of flight backlog after Wellington cancellations

Wild weather saw widespread air travel disruption on Thursday and into today.

Weather News •Fri, Jul 22

Owner of wrecked Wellington catamaran devastated at loss

A war journal belonging to the owner's father was on board when it was dashed against the road near Eastbourne.

Wellington •Fri, Jul 22

Wellington City Council pushes ahead with cycleway plans

Wellingtonians could soon have a city-wide network of bike lanes but the proposal is still in its early stages.

Wellington •Fri, Jul 22

Interislander ferries sailing again after Thursday's wild weather

Six sailings were cancelled on Thursday after metres-tall waves were seen lashing against a ferry crossing the Cook Strait.

Weather News •Fri, Jul 22

Wellington commuter chaos as wild weather delays train services

Metservice says buses are being used to replace train services, transporting commuters between Wellington to Upper Hutt and Masterton.

Wellington •Thu, Jul 21

Wild Wellington weather grounds flights, closes roads

Parts of the lower North Island are being hit by heavy rain and strong winds.

Weather News •Thu, Jul 21

Watch: Huge waves smash into Interislander during wild crossing

It was a rocky ride for some across the Cook Strait on Thursday.

Weather News •Thu, Jul 21

Video shows yacht pounded against road in wild Wellington weather

The capital is being slammed by wind and rain.

Weather News •Thu, Jul 21

Mental health facility opens in Porirua, advocate says more needed

Health Minister Andrew Little says more support and more facilities are coming.

Health •Tue, Jul 19

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