Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Confirmed in Wellington Region
A third case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in the Wellington region, found in a northern giant petrel at Cape Palliser.
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Lower Hutt Mayor Supports Wellington Super-City Merger Plan
The mayor of Lower Hutt has expressed support for a plan that could merge Wellington city, Porirua, Kāpiti, two Hutt Valley and three Wairarapa councils, and the Greater Wellington regional council into a 'super-city'.
Wellington residents face confusion over new water bills from Tiaki Wai
Residents in New Zealand's Wellington region are experiencing confusion as a new water entity, Tiaki Wai, prepares to take over water services from July 1, bringing new billing structures.
Wellington Declares Emergency Amid Record Flooding, Man Swept Away
Wellington, New Zealand, declared a state of emergency after record heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding, cutting off roads and sweeping one man away. Residents were urged to prepare for the severe weather conditions.
Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers
Greater Wellington Regional Council has advised people not to swim or let their dogs near the water.
Upper Hutt Mayor Opposes Forced Amalgamation with Wellington Councils
Upper Hutt Mayor Peri Zee insists that other councils in the Wellington region must respect local decision-making if Upper Hutt votes against the idea of amalgamation.
Wellington Mayors Consider Merged Supercity Model
Mayors in the Wellington region are considering a model for a merged Wellington-Wairarapa council, which would feature one regional mayor and a layer of community councils beneath it.
Hutt Valley Family Support Service to Close After 60 Years
Birthright Hutt Valley, the sole specialist social service in the Wellington region supporting single-caregiver families, is set to close its doors after 60 years of operation.
Cook Strait Ferry Unreliability Impacts New Zealand Tourism
Overseas tour operators report that the perceived unreliability of the Cook Strait ferry service is causing international tourists to bypass New Zealand's Wellington region and the Top of the South.
New Zealand Announces Iwi-Led Charter School for Wellington Region
Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced a new iwi-led charter school for the Wellington region, aiming to ensure that none of its students fall through gaps in the education system.
Police Execute Search Warrants in Wellington Homicide Investigation
Police in New Zealand are conducting search warrants as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in the Wellington region, also seeking information about two specific vehicles.
Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for New Zealand's North Island
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been issued for Taranaki, Horowhenua, Kāpiti, and Wellington regions on New Zealand's North Island, marking a rainy start to winter.
Multiple ongoing searches for missing persons
Authorities in various regions are conducting ongoing search operations for several missing individuals, including a 12-year-old, a fisherman, and a man missing after flooding. These separate incidents highlight persistent efforts to locate missing persons.
Wellington Metlink Seeks Government Fare Discounts Amid Diesel Price Spikes
The Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair has requested government intervention to encourage public transport use, as Metlink faces significant increases in diesel costs.
Health NZ says petrol vouchers helping lower MRI waiting list in Greater Wellington
Hundreds of patients in the Greater Wellington region had been offered $150 petrol payments to travel out of the district for diagnostic procedure.