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Editorial: Positive change afoot but will Wellington businesses survive to see it?
OPINION: The mayor says the next 10 years will reshape the city.
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
New Wellington street festival given the green light
The event will see Courtenay Place closed to make way for circus acts and live music.
Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?
There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.
Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.
Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth
Health Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.
Convoy planned as 'final hoorah' for missing woman Breanna Muriwai
Breanna Muriwai was last seen in August 2022 at Te Horo Beach on the Kāpiti Coast.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
Mysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?
There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.
Eatery sells 3500 burgers after being booted from culinary comp
The controversial burger has a line of white powder on top with a rolled-up $100 bill.
Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums
Health NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.
'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online
An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.