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Green backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillor

Greens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.

Have you seen Cortney? Police seek sightings of missing Aucklander

Cortney has been reported missing in Auckland.

Bruce Cotterill: Saving journalism - you don’t know what you’ve got, till it’s gone

OPINION: The world’s media, currently bruised and battered, have a huge job to do.

'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cuts

One resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.

'Perfect storm': KiwiRail reveals what led to mega ferry cost blowout

KiwiRail has also issued a stark warning about the state of Cook Strait's infrastructure.

KiwiRail fronts select committee amidst rail rage and ferry fury

KiwiRail bosses will face up to three hours of questioning.

Wellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage looms

Wellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.

Wellington City Council cost crunch - what's on the chopping block today?

Swimming pool and library hours could be reduced to cut costs.

KiwiRail visited South Korean shipyard after Government scuppered ferries

KiwiRail is now in the process of cancelling the contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garage

The family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.

Mayor Tory Whanau’s hunt for council leaker costs ratepayers $43k

The cost of high-profile lawyer Linda Clark's investigation has been revealed.

Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found

Duncan Hill's family have been contacted, but formal identification has not yet been done.

KiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balance

KiwiRail bosses could face questioning for three hours or more.

Tory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?

Money is drying up for the transformation Tory Whanau campaigned on.

Government approves major MetService transaction, review of war with Niwa continues

The national weather forecaster is moving into a new $250 million development.

Khandallah homicide: Police investigation narrows in on key timeframe

Helen Gregory was found dead in her home on Baroda St in Wellington.

Diana Wichtel: Breakfast television and the divisive nature of current affairs

OPINION: It’s good to wake up, smell the coffee and a whiff of current affairs.

Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk

"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.