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Wellington Water chair’s future on the line at urgent council meeting
Mayor Tory Whanau called for the chair's resignation; not all leaders agree.

Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.

‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housing
Homelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.

Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact
'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports
Wellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow.

Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.

‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.

Shane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sector
OPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.

'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.

Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.

'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden Shears
The Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.

‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.

Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.

Rainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversity
The Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.

'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser
'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'

Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed
Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.

‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crash
Locals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.

Mayoral hopeful urges speed limit cut after fatal cyclist crash
A cyclist died, and three were injured in a crash in Martinborough.

UK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in Martinborough
The owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.

Michael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners
The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.