New ZealandFrank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grassThe revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.02 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandWellington’s Frank Kitts Park playground upgrade downscaledOne option under consideration would return the waterfront land to a piece of lawn.28 Jul 02:14 AM
New ZealandMotorists warned of $150 fines as new cycleway and bus lanes openPeople will be given warnings for the first two weeks before live tickets are issued.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Harvard loves Teddy’: Wellington mayor’s dog finds favour in New YorkTory Whanau has faced flak at home for bringing her dog to the office.20 Jul 01:09 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora pushing for changes to Wellington’s housing rulesKāinga Ora spent $800,000 on lawyers, planners, and architects to help its submissions.18 Jul 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington's plan to end homelessness reads more like a wishlistOPINION: The city council already tried to end homelessness by 2020 and failed.17 Jul 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationWellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protestThe fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.13 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandCouncil considered evacuating Loafers Lodge due to safety concerns before fatal fireWellington City Council considered issuing a dangerous building notice in 2018.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBitter pill to swallow: Pharmacy closing after 130 years, blames council transport planLet's Get Wellington Moving is the 'final nail in the coffin', says the owner.06 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandMayors making headlines: City leaders who have felt the heatMayors around the country have found themselves under fire for their conduct.05 Jul 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Capital punishment - tipsy mayor, unpaid bill and the reality about 'privacy'OPINION: Right to a private life doesn't go very far when a mayor dines at a restaurant.03 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Tipsy' Tory Whanau denies asking 'do you know who I am' at restaurantA waiter says the Wellington Mayor asked 'do you know who I am?' after being cut off.02 Jul 10:22 PM
PoliticsAuckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right nowSome of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorker buried up to waist in water treatment plant incidentThe worker was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.13 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese gardenCouncillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandWellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cyclewaysWellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.05 Jun 08:06 AM
New Zealand'Entitled to a private life': Wellington mayor hits back at attendance attacksWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has faced scrutiny for her absence at events and meetings.03 Jun 02:36 AM
Kahu'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedySome accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.01 Jun 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Not enough enforcement': Loafers Lodge just one of many lacking safety checksEight months before the fire, MBIE said there were too few checks on boarding houses.30 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increaseHalf of the city's major projects are facing problems.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council falls short on boarding house checksWCC has left questions about its processes unanswered for more than a week.26 May 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers LodgeThe city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fire! Fire': Screams as residents flee smoke-filled corridors, earlier alarm scares'Whatever people said about that building, it was our home' - hostel resident15 May 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessWellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owedLandlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.15 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand30km/h speed limits proposed for 93 per cent of Wellington streetsWellington City councillors have voted to put the draft plan out for public consultation.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deathsMore fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.22 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandFluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failureWellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.12 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington movingNational has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington Mayor says Auckland council cuts will 'rip heart' of cityFnd out exactly how much money is being spent on what.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Wellington mayor looks to block the blocsThe mayor wants to avoid bloc voting from now on following a testy budget meeting.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington’s convention centre Tākina $5.75m over budgetThe new building is still on track to open in mid-2023.23 Feb 05:56 AM
New ZealandWellington ratepayers face 'bitter pill' rates hikeWellington's mayor says the city is tackling infrastructure problem head-on.08 Feb 01:31 AM
