"These are significant proposals, and they have the potential to have a major impact on Wellington's transport infrastructure," an NZTA official says.
New Zealand
1:40pm
Emergency services were called to the Mākara Wind Farm about 8.30am on Sunday.
Sunday 10:31am
The latest case was infectious while catching Wellington school buses, and travelling through Wellington and Auckland airports.
Health
Sat, Nov 15
Chris Bishop said it was "bureaucracy gone mad" after the weekly event was shut down due to safety and compliance concerns.
Fri, Nov 14
Raymond Allan Putt, 70, died following a collision with another cyclist on Saturday.
Wellington Water said the mistake occurred during work at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant undertaken by its contractor, Veolia.
Environment
Thu, Nov 13
Anita Hart was last seen late yesterday morning.
The well-known businessman and former political figure is ready to unveil his new sculpture trail, which features a 25-tonne feather, a giant seat and a rainbow bridge.
Wed, Nov 12
The new owner of one of New Zealand's oldest tattoo studios is working to honour the legacy of the shop's late founder - the late Roger Ingerton.
Business
Tue, Nov 11
Graham Russell Smith, 77, was reported missing while walking in the area of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob near Porirua.
Te Matapihi Central Library has had extensive earthquake strengthening and Rongotai College is there again to lend a hand.
Mon, Nov 10
Diversions are in place on SH2 River Rd in Upper Hutt.
Sun, Nov 9
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area where possible and expect delays.
Sat, Nov 8
During the incident last weekend, a person jumped from a balcony, to escape an alleged offender armed with a shotgun.
Crime and Justice
GeoNet said the quake occurred at 9.09pm and was centred 25km north-west of Wellington at a depth of 24km.
Thu, Nov 6
The disgraced former deputy police commissioner pleaded guilty to three representative charges of possessing objectionable publications, namely child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
Armed police surrounded a Mount Cook apartment after reports a firearm might be present, but no weapon or wanted person was found.
Wed, Nov 5
Armed police were called to the Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday after reports of gunfire, with detectives later describing what happened as a "targeted attack".
Danielle and Jeremy White's lives were thrown into disarray when their baby was diagnosed with a rare disease.
The blaze in Island Bay reportedly began in a garage before spreading to a house.
Mon, Nov 3
Police described the incident as "appalling violence that put a number of people at risk".
Cases now currently known in Northland, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, and Nelson.
Sun, Nov 2
Police said one person sustained moderate injuries after falling from a balcony at an apartment complex.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the millipede had been found in New Plymouth, and that it was also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.
Zac Foulkes and Blair Tickner first starred with the ball at the Cake Tin and then emerged as unlikely heroes with the bat.
Cricket
