PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow one developer turned $13m into 284 homesCan Lower Hutt's cost-neutral housing blueprint ease Wellington's billion-dollar bill?04 Jan 10:00 PM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBogans heroes: Upper Hutt celebrates a lifestyle of Holdens, beers and black07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign 03 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSimeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.19 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandOwners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute storyThe couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.13 Jun 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRun dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summerOPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendonsThe elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.12 Jun 09:21 AM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coastParts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.21 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandCouncil says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factoryIts chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.10 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandBacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entriesThere will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.09 Jan 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failureAn independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year17 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandFeel the berm: Neighbour's pushy note ordering resident to mow his lawn"The absolute brass neck of it!"12 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in WellingtonIt comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.22 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandCouncil won't require vaccine passes in heart of Chris Hipkins' electorateUpper Hutt Council will continue to monitor the risk.19 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandCouncil says strong support on Facebook for not enforcing vaccine passesUpper Hutt City Council CEO says community feedback has been mixed.08 Dec 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorateLower Hutt mayor 'really disappointed' with neighbouring city's decision.02 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premisesOne council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.19 Oct 05:33 AM
CrimeReduced police station opening hours 'not good enough' for some Upper Hutt residents"Criminals in Upper Hutt don't work Monday to Friday, 9 – 5" - Greypower President.12 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCommunity pool probe after 15 children get sickThe children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.02 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandWellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructureAudit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.30 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor urges review of Wellington Water's structureWellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProlific thief who stole mayor's car sentencedBrendan McBride stole from his own mother, as well as the mayor of Upper Hutt.20 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandLack of science by college age a 'disgrace'The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.15 May 03:20 AM
