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Editorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-election
OPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.

'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for granted
Whanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.

Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau reflects on her time as Mayor after deciding not to seek a second term. Video / Marty Melville

City to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawed
The Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.

Thomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little
OPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.

Listen: 'Full of ****' – Mayoral hopeful's 'fancy lunch' sparks outrage
Councillor Ray Chung is under fire for skipping a 'vital' meeting for lunch with donors.

Ray Chung calls Tory Whanau 'full of s***'
The councillor and mayoral hopeful has been criticised for missing a 'vital' meeting.

'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoralty
He aims to invest in parks, pools, and libraries and support small businesses.

Previously withheld polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayor
Tory Whanau says the poll isn't her focus.

‘Killing the CBD’: Why top developer quit Tory Whanau’s business group
Documents reveal members raised issues with the level of homelessness and the Golden Mile.

‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bid
Karl Tiefenbacher narrowly lost a byelection last year by 45 votes.

Wellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to survive
Asher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.

‘Needs a shake up’: Labour struggles to find candidate to take on Tory Whanau
The party has had to extend the nomination period.

Tory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’
The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.

The $15m issue with Wellington Airport’s carpark building
It's unclear when remedial work on 'concrete defects' will be carried out.

‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner
'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.

Wellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resign
Reports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.

Destiny and Man Up double down on pride protests
The church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests.

Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.

Group behind pride colours on Wellington crossing speaks out
The story behind Berhampore's guerrilla Transgender Pride crossing.

Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum
Cass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.