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Strong winds damage Wellington Botanic Garden's building
The Begonia House contains several exotic plants and is a venue used for events such as weddings.

Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.

High levels of toxic algae found in Kapiti river
High levels of toxic algae have been found along the Waikanae River in Kapiti, north of Wellington.

Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.

Swipe card found in Antarctica 13 years after being lost in Wellington
The card end up under two metres of ice, at the bottom of the ocean, 4000 kilometres away from where it was lost

'We can't forget those people': Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington, according to the Public Service Association.

Wellington Phoenix becoming world leader when it comes to late drama
When it comes to late drama, the Wellington Phoenix are becoming a world leader this season.

Wet and windy Anzac Day forecast
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington dawn ceremonies should be dry but wind and rain expected for Anzac Day, especially in the south.

Rarely seen titipounamu spotted in Wellington
A bird species rarely seen in the capital is believed to still be lingering around after being spotted in a Wellington suburb.

Fire and Emergency investigate suspicious fire in abandoned Wellington building
The fire broke out at the old 'Boys Institute' building in Wellington.

Police and specialist firefighters investigate fire in abandoned Wellington building
The blaze broke in the old 'Boys Institute' building on Tasman Street.

Wellington bus drivers' union meeting to disrupt services
Wellington commuters should plan ahead as a disruption to services is expected next week.

World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
A world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.

Wellington wind forces Anzac Day wreath-laying indoors
A much-reduced national service for Anzac Day took place in Wellington after high winds caused the cancellation of the main event.

Wellington's Bucket Fountain targeted by anti-war protesters
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.

Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
The company says it learnt the deal was not going ahead just prior to a meeting they thought was to sign off the plan.

Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize
Wellington artist Vera Ellen has won the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2024.

Reading Cinema: Wellington council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.

Wellington water pipe under SH2 at risk
A pipe that travels under a major Hutt Valley Highway and carries all Upper Hutt's sewage could fail, engineers say.

Woman found dead in Wellington harbour formally identified
The woman found dead in in the water off Mahina Bay was a 60-year-old Hutt Valley woman who had recently been living in Levin.

'I picked up the pen' - How poetry helped save a NZ refugee's life
Abdul Samad Haidari became a refugee at the age of 10. His second book of poetry The Unsent Condolences was launched recently at Unity Books in Poneke Wellington.