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Air New Zealand flight lands safely at Auckland Airport after hydraulic issues
Fire and Emergency crews from Mount Wellington and Papakura were on standby at Auckland Airport.

‘Safe pedestrian area’ that divided street in two has trial extended again
Wellington City Council had said it would make a decision about the future of the ‘temporary’ roadblock, but has put a decision off for another year.

Live: Central Pulse v Stars – ANZ Premiership round nine
Follow live coverage of the first game of round nine in the ANZ Premiership, between the Pulse and Stars in Wellington.

Another Wellington cafe set to close after nearly 11 years in service
The vegan cafe on Manners St will soon serve the last of its allergy-friendly, comfort food to the Wellington community.

Conservationists concerned at hundreds more pests caught on Transmission Gully
One conservationist worries a rise in ferrets caught along Wellington's highways means the pest is closer to getting to the city.

New Cook Strait ferry due in Wellington
Bluebridge's new ferry has sailed from Europe and is due in the the capital on Thursday.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre - also known as The Bait House - has been operating since 1996, providing marine education programmes to the community.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist says at least one blow dealt to victim
Helen Gregory, 79, was killed at home in January last year, and her daughter Julia DeLuney is on trial for her murder at the High Court in Wellington.

League veteran and councillor Ken Laban to run for Lower Hutt mayor
Sports commentator, league player and coach and Wellington regional councillor Ken Laban says he is running for mayor of Lower Hutt.

Khandallah murder trial: Blood splatter found around the kitchen sink
Helen Gregory, 79, was killed at home in January last year, and her daughter Julia DeLuney is on trial for her murder at the High Court in Wellington.

All Blacks winger to miss second test after leaving field inside first minute
The winger will now miss the second test in Wellington next weekend.

Key Wellington areas identified as vital to survival of native bird species
The city council has conducted its annual bird survey along 55km of coastline from Petone to Oteranga Bay.

Teen says ‘we’ll show Christopher Luxon who’s boss’ with epic ride for Maori representation
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has agreed to meet the Maori wards schoolboy campaigner when he arrives in Wellington having cycled down from Whakatane.

Khandallah murder trial: Blood 'wiped' onto walls to stage scene - scientist
Jury in Helen Gregory murder trial told that blood looked like it had been applied with fabric.

New Cook Strait ferry due in Wellington, after a remarkable journey
The Livia is due to arrive Thursday after departing Denmark in May, and coming via the Panama Canal.

How Dan Carter crushed the Lions with rugby’s ‘greatest individual performance’
On the 20-year anniversary of that famous night in Wellington, the All Blacks legend lifts the lid on how it all played out after a controversial build-up.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.

Council claws back thousands in capital water savings
South Wairarapa’s capital water programme is back in the council’s hands after a six-year partnership with Wellington Water.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist gives evidence on blood spatters at crime scene
Julia DeLuney is on trial for her mother's murder at the High Court in Wellington.

Surprising pick for NZ's top cafe
If you're looking for the best café in New Zealand, you won't find it on Auckland's Karangahape Road nor Wellington's Cuba Street, or even in the heart of Christchurch.

Wellington Water to be replaced by new stand-alone entity next year
Wellington's troubled water services provider will be replaced with a new stand-alone entity by this time next year, which councils say will be less costly for ratepayers.