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Wellington's nearly $400m sewage sludge treatment plant makes progress
A new levy will be introduced to ratepayers to cover the cost of the facility that aims to process sludge into a safe, non-odorous and stable product.

Jolt opens first Wellington EV charger
Wellingtonian EV owners can now get up to 50km of free charging thanks to Jolt’s first site in the city.

Wellington has one MRI scanner operating, Health NZ no plans to buy more
An MS sufferer says she feels let down and scared after waiting 2½ years for a routine scan.

Higher police powers will deter criminals, shopkeeper says
Police need to have the power to take action and arrest criminals, not merely patrol the city centre, the owner of three Wellington shops says.

‘We still have a long road ahead of us’
End Live Export New Zealand members from Timaru have flown to Wellington to show their support as a petition to keep the ban on live animal exports gets handed over at Parliament.

Savea's classic grassroots interview
World player of the year Ardie Savea is interviewed while eating a sausage sandwich after a club game in Wellington.

Timaru flights cancelled after fog delay
Timaru’s airport was hit with cancellations on Monday but this time the disruptions came from elsewhere in the country.

Leak floods part of major Wellington road
A Wellington Water crew is working on a burst water main on Jervois Quay in the central city.

Pedestrian injured in possible hit and run in capital dies
The person was critically injured after being struck by a car on Ghuznee Street in central Wellington.

Wellington's $180m Takina convention centre makes lower than expected revenue
Wellington's $180 million Takina convention centre is not achieving the targets set out in its business case.

Dozens of empty shop fronts on one stretch of Wellington road as sales 'drop right off'
Public service job cuts, people working from home and more watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers.

Tolls the only way to go for second Wellington tunnel, experts say
"That's often the only way to pay for it despite the controversy," one says.

Free EV charging hits Wellington with Jolt
Wellingtonian EV owners can now get up to 50km of free charging thanks to Jolt’s first site in the city.

Watch live: Justice minister to make law and order announcement
Paul Goldsmith is expected to announce a bill that will introduce tougher jail sentences in a speech in Wellington.

Wellington has one MRI scanner operating, Health NZ has no plans to buy more
The region has only one MRI scanner operating and Health NZ is not prioritising buying any more.

Fog across Auckland grounds planes for a second day
About a dozen regional flights and one to Wellington have been delayed or cancelled so far this morning.

Higher police powers, not patrols will deter criminals - Wellington shopkeeper
Police need to have the power to take action and arrest criminals, not merely patrol the city centre, the owner of three Wellington shops says.

Police commit to extra 90 beat officers
Cops will be deployed to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in new “community beat teams”.

Person hit by car in central Wellington dies
The incident happened late on Monday night and Police are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward.

Ardie Savea to play club rugby in Wellington
Ardie Savea will make a surprise appearance for his local club Oriental Rongotai, two days before the All Blacks squad is named.

'Renting is very expensive' - NZ's global distinction
Wellington woman Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.