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Wellington's Takina: First two major exhibitions fall short of targets
New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Takina in Wellington have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers.

Housing intensification best way to save money on Wellington infrastructure - report
Councillor Thomas Nash says it should give councils the confidence to continue plans to build mixed-use development in and around city centres.

Phoenix’s top goalscorer turns down contract offer
Golden boot Mariana Speckmaier will leave the Wellington Phoenix women’s team.

Why did a man cross Cook Strait to ask for a footbridge?
A Wellington man with the “heart of a poet” made a trip to Marlborough to ask the council for a bridge with a spiral staircase in Picton.

Wellington flights cancelled due to heavy rain, high winds
Nine flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled and several others delayed as heavy rain and strong winds continue around the country.

Almost 500 infringement notices issued as police crack down on boy racers
Operation Kereru has seen police responding to anti-social car gatherings over the weekend in Wellington, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.

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.

Witnesses and footage sought in Wellington carjacking
The driver allegedly stole a vehicle from a member of the public in broad daylight while being pursued by police. He was later arrested.

Rare fernbird photographed at Wellington swamp after restoration
Volunteer says it's "incredible" to catch the elusive matata on camera.

Wellington collector auctions art worth $300K to buy a home
Wellington-based art collector will sell 281 pieces from his personal collection later this month, in order to purchase a home.

Snow, storms on the way as severe weather system moves in
Severe gales and rain are forecast for Wellington, fresh winds and rain by evening for Auckland, with a stormy Tuesday on the way for Christchurch.

Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.

Police impound 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.

Wellington bus, train and ferry fares to increase by 10 percent
The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network, regional council says.

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.