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Police: Rongotai Underpass Blood Not Suspicious
New Zealand Police say blood found in the Coutts Street pedestrian underpass in Rongotai over the weekend is not of a suspicious nature and no further involvement is required.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Buller
The warning now covers a two-hour period from 8:00pm to 10:00pm on Wednesday, with 20 to 30mm expected about the ranges on top of what has already fallen.
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Police Appeal for Information After Large Pool of Blood Found in Wellington Pedestrian Tunnel
Wellington Police appeal for public help after a large pool of human blood was found in a Rongotai pedestrian tunnel on Sunday night, seeking CCTV footage and witnesses.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceWellingtonRongotaiMiramarCoutts StreetCrime Stopperspolice appeal
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Stats NZ Publishes Price Index Methods Updates for September 2026 Quarter
Stats NZ has released a methods paper summarising methodological updates to its price indexes for the September 2026 quarter, with enquiries directed to its prices and deflators team.
BusinessEconomyFederal Government Stats NZprice indexesSeptember 2026 quartermethods paperGovernment StatisticianWellingtonStatistics New Zealand
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RBNZ Reschedules November Financial Stability Report to 17 November
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has pushed its November Financial Stability Report from 11 to 17 November 2026, and confirmed the October Monetary Policy Review will be a hybrid media event from its Auckland office.
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Police Seek Witnesses to Wellington Paintball Shooting
Wellington Police are seeking two people captured on CCTV outside a Willis Street bar when a paintball gun was fired from a passing vehicle, saying they are wanted as victims or witnesses, not suspects.
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Police Praise Wellington Man Who Reported Intimate Recording, Appeal for Him to Come Forward
Wellington Police have charged a 32-year-old man over an intimate visual recording at a Courtenay Place arcade, but still need a statement from the bystander who reported it.
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Wellington City Council Highlights Waste-Wise Innovators
Wellington City Council's latest newsletter spotlights local waste-wise innovators, asking residents whether they too are rethinking waste in the capital.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Wellington City Councilwaste reductionWellingtonOur Wellington newsletterrecyclingwaste-wise innovatorsNew Zealand local government
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Seal of Approval: Wellington Officers Help Stranded Pup Back to Sea
Wellington police and DOC worked together to return a young seal to the water after it was spotted crossing Hutt Road dangerously near the railway station.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings and Watches as Front Moves Northeast
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for severe gales, heavy rain and heavy snow as a front over the North Island moves away to the northeast of New Zealand.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Severe Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for the Tararua Range, Canterbury, Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay and Wellington, with gales gusting 120 km/h, heavy rain and snow forecast through Sunday afternoon.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Severe Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for Sunday, with heavy rain in the Tararua Range, severe gales in Wellington and Hawke's Bay, and heavy snow in Canterbury.
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MetService Issues Orange Warnings for Gales, Heavy Rain and Snow Across Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued orange severe weather warnings for Sunday, with heavy rain in the Tararua Range, severe gales in Wellington and Hawke's Bay, and heavy snow in Canterbury and Otago.
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Race of Champions roars into Wellington for historic 2027 showdown
Wellington's Hnry Stadium will host the world's fastest drivers as the Race Of Champions makes its New Zealand debut in 2027.
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New report calls for lobbying law after 36 insider interviews
Swimming in a Sea of It: Wellington researchers say well-connected interests get earlier access to decision-makers, and propose a Regulation of Lobbying Act
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesHealth lobbyingMax RashbrookeLisa MarriottVictoria University of WellingtonSwimming in a Sea of Itpolicy capturevested-interest lobbyingRegulation of Lobbying ActLobbying CommissionIntegrity Commissionrevolving doorOfficial Information ActContainer Deposit Return Schemefolic acid fortificationSmokefree GenerationWaikato medical schoolMike SmithSkyCity convention centreKiwiSavertransparencyWellington
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Wellington City Council Opens Objections on Seven Alcohol Licence Applications
Wellington City Council has opened public objections on seven alcohol licence applications, including venues in Newlands, Wellington Central, Karori, Ōwhiro Bay, Te Aro and Kilbirnie.
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Government Backs $880,000 WOW Exhibition for Wellington 2027
New Zealand invests $880,000 from the Major Events Fund in a World of WearableArt Exhibition premiering in Wellington in 2027, expected to draw over 1,500 international visitors.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyFilm and TVSocial Issues World of WearableArtLouise UpstonWellingtonMajor Events FundTourism and HospitalityGlobal Wearable Art SummitNew Zealand Government
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Police Appeal for Sightings of Missing Wellington Woman Sahana
Sahana was last seen boarding the number 14 bus from Cecil Road, Wadestown, on Tuesday 15 September. Police believe she may be in the Lambton Quay or Courtney Place area.
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Ōtari-Wilton's Bush Marks 100 Years Protecting Native Plants
Wellington's Ōtari-Wilton's Bush celebrates a century as a place set aside to protect and celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand's native plants, Wellington City Council says.
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All Lanes Clear at Wellington's Terrace Tunnel After Crash
New Zealand Police say all lanes of State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington are clear after an earlier crash, thanking motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Blocks Southbound Lane at Wellington's Terrace Tunnel
Police are attending a two-vehicle crash that blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 1 at Wellington's Terrace Tunnel, with no injuries reported and motorists urged to avoid the area.
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Independent Review Finds Shortcomings in Wellington Central Library Website
An independent review of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library's website found shortcomings in procurement, governance and value for money, Wellington City Council says.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedia Wellington City CouncilTe Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Libraryindependent reviewLife FlightBee in the Citypublic art trailWellington
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Police Appeal for Information After Random Mount Victoria Assault
Wellington Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was randomly attacked by two men on Austin Street, Mount Victoria, and wounded in the arm before the offenders fled.
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Rick Graham Honored with CAA Director's Award for Five Decades of Aviation Safety
Rick Graham received the 2026 Director's Award from the Civil Aviation Authority for over 50 years of dedication to helicopter aviation safety, mentoring pilots and raising industry standards in New Zealand and the Pacific.
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Aotearoa AI Summit Underway in Wellington to Shape New Zealand's Digital Future
The Aotearoa AI Summit in Wellington gathers leaders to discuss AI's practical value for New Zealand, focusing on infrastructure, workforce, and digital exports, aiming to move from intent to action.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEducationSocial Issues Aotearoa AI SummitWellingtonTech New ZealandDigital ExportsSaaS IndustryTechnology
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Wellington Council Opens 15 Alcohol Licence Applications for Public Objection
Wellington City Council has opened 15 alcohol licence applications for public objection, including venues like Zzan Wellington and Lynott's Irish Pub. Residents can review proposals and submit feedback, with deadlines ranging from September 9 to October 9, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Wellington City CouncilAlcohol licencesPublic objectionsWellingtonRestaurantsBarsClubs
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Lower North Island
MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain in Tararua Range and severe gales in Wellington and Wairarapa today. Strong westerlies are also expected for parts of the South Island tomorrow, urging caution.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central New Zealand for Friday, September 4, impacting areas from the Tararua Range to Canterbury and Wellington.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain in Canterbury and strong winds in Wellington and Wairarapa, effective from early Friday, September 4, 2026. Residents should prepare for potential flooding, slips, and property damage.
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Wellington Council Responds to Moa Point Report, Quality of Life Survey Reveals Mixed Sentiments
Wellington City Council addresses a thorough Crown Review Team report on the Moa Point wastewater plant failure and acknowledges mixed resident feelings from the Quality of Life survey, noting high life quality but concerns about the city and cost of…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateEnvironment WellingtonMoa PointWastewaterQuality of LifeCost of LivingAndrew LittleLocal GovernmentWellington City Council