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Two injured as Air New Zealand flight hits turbulence
Flight NZ607 was travelling from Wellington to Queenstown.

Heavy rain and hail to hit Wellington as severe storm approaches
The storm is expected to hit the capital on Sunday evening, with experts warning there may be flash flooding.

Alleged getaway driver crashes on Wellington’s south coast
Police were called to a family harm incident but allege the offender made a dash, then crashed.

Recap: Chiefs stun Hurricanes in Wellington to make Super Rugby final
The Chiefs hit the Hurricanes hard early and never relinquished the lead as they set up a decider against the Blues at Eden Park.

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Hurricanes v Chiefs
Follow all the semi-final action from Sky Stadium, Wellington.

More young people unemployed, not in school, not in training
"I want them to have a pathway to independence," says a Wellington mother who has watched her now-21-year-old live on the benefit for three years.

Primary pupils on quest to protect marine area around Worser Bay Boating Club
Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.

Watch live: Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed at Government House
The highest-ranking Chinese leader to visit New Zealand in seven years has being officially welcomed in Wellington.

Heated exchanges between protesters, supporters as Chinese Premier arrives
A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.

Crowd gathers outside Wellington hotel ahead of Chinese Premier's arrival
Premier Li Qiang arrives in New Zealand today, the first visit by such a high-ranking Chinese political leader since 2017.

Have your say: Should MPs get accommodation allowances for their own homes?
Twenty-three MPs are claiming an allowance to effectively rent their own Wellington homes back to themselves. Thoughts?

Property market: Number of house listings in Wellington double over year
The national number of listings rose 25 percent on the year earlier.

Pianette Automatique: Minipiano given new life in Wellington winter garden
Back in the early 1930s, the pianette was briefly an Art Deco home sensation. Now a band of enthusiasts have revived the instrument by converting it into a Pianette Automatique.

Wellington roars for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes swung the momentum when Brett Cameron scored his side’s second try of the night against the Chiefs.

Heart patients getting more care in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Hospital’s new cath lab saves some patients a trip to Wellington.

Like chalk and cheese: A Southlander goes to Wellington
My first trip to Wellington and the North Island was... interesting.

Watch live: Luxon meets with Chinese premier at Government House
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang following an official welcome ceremony in Wellington.

Watch: Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed at Government House
The highest-ranking Chinese leader to visit New Zealand in seven years is being officially welcomed in Wellington.

Untreated sewage likely leaked into Wellington Harbour
Wellington Water believes there is a high likelihood raw sewage has leaked into harbour due to a broken pipe.

Live: Protesters warned of arrests as Chinese premier arrives in Wellington
Pro- and anti-Chinese government protesters waved flags and tried to push others aside outside the InterContinental Wellington hotel as Premier Li's motorcade arrived.