WellingtonConsultants flown in to fix 'in strife' Wellington sludge project after budget blows out to $500mA review of the project, which climbed from $200m to $500m, saw new managers called in.14 Apr 12:00 AM
Wellington'Distraught' beneficiary left short after being charged for someone else's ratesWellington City Council said it is investigating how the mistake happened.13 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessWellington house sales delayed by backlog of council-issued Lim property reportsReal estate agents say the delays are the worst they have seen in decades.09 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council offices01 Apr 04:39 AM
PremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recovery28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumWellington‘Sobering’: Wellingtonians could face $6800 average water bills in a decade24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonTory Whanau rejects claim she helped design council's new HQ layout, Little 'fuming' over new office20 Mar 01:06 AM
PremiumWellingtonTensions brew over WCC's new HQ as execs get top views, mayor has carpark outlook19 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates capsThe Local Government Minister is currently considering feedback from councils on his plan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonInvestigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months awayThe public have still not been told what caused the catastrophic failure.12 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington Most business leaders back Little but say Wellington still on wrong trackThe capital's top business leaders have shared their views on the state of the city.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Wellington'Free ride': Fresh calls for Govt to pay rates on Crown landCouncils could collect more than $200 million each year if the rules changed.08 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposalConsultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.05 Mar 11:12 PM
New Zealand'People want answers': Moa Point repair gear still not even orderedWellington Water says ordering key replacement gear may take months.05 Mar 04:53 AM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersbyWellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
WellingtonCouncil criticised in investigation over secret files sold in old mayoral desk tip shop saleMultiple failings show the council is at risk of repeating a privacy breach. 19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandControversial high-rise development approved in WellingtonNeighbours concerned about 25,000 truck trips over two years on their shared driveway.19 Feb 04:48 AM
WellingtonCouncil puts cycleway expansion on hold after Wellington sewage disasterSeeking financial savings, the council is prioritising its response to Moa Point.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonHeckles and jeers at community meeting over sewage plant failureThe cause of the catastrophic failure remains unknown.16 Feb 06:17 PM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandSevere winds, 7m swells and power cuts hit WellingtonMetService warns swells could reach seven metres on Wellington's south coast.15 Feb 07:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington‘Isn’t sustainable’: Andrew Little commits to tackle commercial rates The mayor spoke at a "state of the capital" event this morning.11 Feb 09:56 PM
WellingtonWellington Water a ‘disastrous organisation’, ex councillor saysQuestions arose this week over funding delegations in a 2021 council meeting. 11 Feb 09:40 PM
WellingtonOfficial silent on missed warning signs before 'catastrophic' sewage plant failureThe Wellington Water boss revealed there were potential signals of trouble at the plant.11 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
Herald NOWWellington sewage spill: Mayor met Prime Minister, inquiry launchedWellington Mayor Andrew Little reveals what was achieved during his meeting with Luxon. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Feb 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Who knew what, when?' What mayor wants from sewage catastrophe inquiryThe quality of work carried out at the plant will be investigated.09 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandGovt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spillMayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.09 Feb 05:49 AM
Wellington'It will be months' before wastewater stops discharging into Wellington coastAbout 70 million litres of raw sewage is still flushing into water off the South Coast. 08 Feb 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficitOPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.08 Feb 04:00 PM
