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	NZTA gives reassurance for notoriously slip-prone road, says it’s still looking at the ‘very tight’ corners Stuff.co.nz - 3 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Other significant work, both currently under way and planned, between Wairarapa and Wellington could be expected to impact travellers. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	What you need to know about Tiaki Wai, the entity replacing Wellington Water RadioNZ - 3 Feb (RadioNZ) Explainer- Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai steps up. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Long-running Wellington fish-and-chip shop Rice Bowl Burger Bar to close RadioNZ - 2 Feb (RadioNZ) Rice Bowl Burger Bar has been serving up hot food since the early 1970s. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Another Wellington hospo business announces closure Stuff.co.nz - 2 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) After 17 years, Rice Bowl Burger Bar is shutting up shop. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	The plane hailed a ‘game changer’ arrives into Wellington on Monday Stuff.co.nz - 2 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Expect to see a few more plane spotters than usual around Wellington Airport on Monday afternoon. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Watch: Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline BBCWorld - 1 Feb (BBCWorld) The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington. Read... Newslink ©2026 to BBCWorld Sport



	Wellington City Mission launches free dental service Stuff.co.nz - 1 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) It will open on February 10 and run three days a week. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wellington City Mission launches free dental service RadioNZ - 1 Feb (RadioNZ) Appointments would be available by referral only from social agencies across the Greater Wellington region. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	The baby with a one-of-a-kind condition - and a future no one can predict Stuff.co.nz - 1 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A Wellington baby has a condition so rare he may be the only one in the world to carry it. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Wellington Blaze v Auckland Hearts - Women's Super Smash final Stuff.co.nz - 31 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage of the women’s Super Smash final between the Wellington Blaze and Auckland Hearts at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport