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Moped rider hit by car, critically injured

News from NZ Police
One person is critically injured after a car struck a moped on Mill Road in Otaki. Read more »

Bus fire closes SH1 near Porirua

News from NZ Police
Northbound lanes on State Highway 1 were blocked after a bus caught fire this morning near Aotea. Read more »

High Court judge approves Chinese garden on waterfront

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Report from RNZ
A High Court judge has dismissed an appeal against a plan to build a Chinese garden in Frank Kitts Park on Wellington’s waterfront. Read more »

City Mission to deliver 100 hampers to needy families on Christmas Eve

Press Release – Wellington City Mission
The Wellington City Mission is looking forward to delivering over 100 special ‘Christmas Day Hampers’ to families in need this Christmas Eve – thanks to amazing support from across the region. Read more »

Traffic congestion to start the holidays

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Northbound traffic on SH1 faced the usual holiday congestion this afternoon – but it wasn’t as bad as expected. Read more »

Urgent brake checks disrupt peak-hour train services

News from MetLink
Due to urgent mechanical work some train services today are cancelled or have reduced seating, and a half hourly timetable is operating on the Johnsonville line. This will affect the afternoon peak. Read more »

Drug raids in Manawatu: police seize assets of $1m, arrest four people

News from NZ Police
Manawatu Police have arrested four people following search warrants targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine. The arrests are the latest in a series of organised crime operations in Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua involving the Manawatu Organised Crime Unit and the Central Asset Recovery Unit. Read more »

21 doctors to strike on Christmas Eve

News from Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Efforts to avert a full-day Christmas Eve strike have failed, and further strikes are now likely, after Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira again refused to engage with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS). Read more »

Pay increase helps resolve PSA dispute with Justice Ministry

News from PSA
It was confirmed today that after one of the most drawn-out industrial disputes of 2018, a new collective agreement will be signed between the PSA and Ministry of Justice. Read more »

Rotary club helps find veins at Children’s Hospital

Press Release – Wellington Hospitals Foundation
Children’s tiny veins will now be a lot easier to find at Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital thanks to the Rotary Club of Mount Victoria. Read more »

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