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Rich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung
The wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.
Former reality TV star running for Wellington City Council
Teal Mau and wife Sophia appeared in My Kitchen Rules in 2017.
‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other cities
Some fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?
Rates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaign
Ray Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".
Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaign
First-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.
Three people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire
Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.
Inside Wellington's Town Hall year out from completion
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith discusses the National Music Centre project, housed in the basement of Wellington's Town Hall.
'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrest
The controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.
Graham Bloxham appears in court charged with a driving offence
Controversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham speaks to the Herald outside the Wellington District Court.
‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington
It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.
'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council
A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".
Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate
OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.
Council's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projects
More than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.
‘Crescendo’ of calls to run for mayor ‘persuaded me’ - Andrew Little
The former Labour leader vows to 'knit the whole council together'.
Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.
Sky Stadium no more: Wellington's Cake Tin loses naming sponsor
The capital's stadium will need to find a new name and branding.
'Deeply traumatic': Two years since Loafers Lodge fire tragedy
The building remains unchanged, and its future is still uncertain.
'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayor
One candidate believes Wellington is dying.
Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.
Watch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for Wellington
The Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.
'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figure
Wellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.
Mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for Wellington
Banana-clad mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham talks about his arrest and plans for Wellington. Video / Marty Melville
Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington
The Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.
Mayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for police
Graham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.
‘Not political’: Wellington Museum defends flying hīkoi flag to mark anniversary
The Toitū Te Tiriti flag was flown to commemorate Wellington’s Treaty signing.
Little keen to break one-term mayoral curse; opponent says that's 'arrogant'
Wellington has had a succession of one-term mayors.
Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded
Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.