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Arrests made, multiple cars impounded by police across country overnight
Over 400 infringement notices were given across Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatu with police targeting ‘antisocial road user behaviour’.

Ratepayers across Wellington region face increases as long-term plans approved
Councils across Wellington have signed off their 10-year long-term plans after contentious public debates in recent months.

Live: Labour MP labels Israeli PM a ‘war criminal' as protesters gather at Parliament
MP Phil Twyford called for Benjamin Netanyahu to be prosecuted for genocide and the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick led a controversial pro-Palestine chant, as hundreds demonstrated in Wellington.

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

‘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.

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

Weather to permit at least one clear morning to see Matariki star cluster
Nelson, Wellington, Whanganui, Taranaki, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Northland will have cloud-free skies heading into Friday morning.

Labour MP labels Israeli PM a ‘war criminal' at Parliament protest
MP Phil Twyford called for Benjamin Netanyahu to be prosecuted for genocide and the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick led a controversial pro-Palestine chant, as hundreds demonstrated in Wellington.

Live: Labour labels Israeli PM 'a war criminal' as protesters gather at Parliament
A Labour MP called for Benjamin Netanyahu to be prosecuted for genocide and the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick led a controversial pro-Palestine chant, as hundreds demonstrated in Wellington.

Bid to stop Wellington Airport share sale fails
An eleventh-hour attempt by three Wellington City councillors to stop the sale of the council's airport shares has failed.

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 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.

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.

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.