As a theatre producer, you know you have a hit on your hands when the audience is literally dancing in the aisles, gives your cast a standing ovation at the end, and sings along to the curtain call.
The musical cast of Jersey Boys in the capital.
Mōrena, I’m Bill Hickman, breaking news reporter taking over from Mandy Te, who provided live updates on Wednesday evening.
11.10am: CCTV partnership providing “significant results” with alleged burglar and drug dealers caught. Police say its partnership with Wellington City Council’s CCTV operators is yielding significant results after a prolific alleged burglar targeting mail rooms in apartment buildings was caught and charged. The City Safety CCTV operators also alerted police to two alleged drug deals and a wanted male on Courtenay Place, which resulted in officers making four arrests and seizing methamphetamine, MDMA, cannabis, scales, a knife and $2,900 in cash.
Stuff political reporters Henry Cooke and Luke Malpass give a quick first look at the 2021 budget.
Good afternoon, Wellington. I’m Mandy Te, the evening reporter who will provide you with live updates on Thursday.
5.38pm: Road works in Paremata cancelled Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the closure planned for tonight on State Highway 58 between Paremata roundabout and Postgate Dr has been cancelled. Works will continue at a later date, the agency said.
5.01pm: Wellington City Mission applauds Government s boost to benefits In a statement, Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge said “income inadequacy directly effects people s ability to make choices for their family, and that has an impact on dignity. So, we see the lift in benefits as something to be celebrated”.
Stuff political reporters Henry Cooke and Luke Malpass give a quick first look at the 2021 budget.
Good afternoon, Wellington. I’m Mandy Te, the evening reporter who will provide you with live updates on Thursday.
6.19pm: Trespasser on Wairarapa train line On Twitter, Metlink said the 5.30pm train service from Wellington to Masterton would be held at Upper Hutt due to a trespasser on the line.
5.38pm: Road works in Paremata cancelled Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the closure planned for tonight on State Highway 58 between Paremata roundabout and Postgate Dr has been cancelled.
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