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Large slips block roads in and out of two Wellington suburbs

The capital is in for a soggy weekend, with MetService issuing a heavy rain watch.

Section of Transmission Gully closes for repairs, big pothole spotted

One motorist encountered a pothole that 'could have ripped the tyre clean off' his car.

Cancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosis

Sean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.

Wellington mayoralty: Paul Eagle shows his hand

Campaign launch turnout shows Eagle has clearly been doing the groundwork for months.

Wellington property owners stung with double the average rates increase

About 27,000 property owners will have to fork out for a more than 15 per cent increase.

Wellington 'out of step' with only one special voting booth

Other main centres have planned several locations for special voting in local elections.

Wellington councillor to become Labour President

Day certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.

Fifty businesses get payouts after 'devastating' Parliament protest

The money comes from a $1.2 million fund to recognise the severe disruption caused.

Heads yet to roll at Wellington Water despite fluoride failure

Water in the region has been inadequately fluoridated for six years.

Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

Eight per cent rates rise for Wellington

The increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.

Paul Eagle's campaign engages lawyer over billboard stoush

The mayoral candidate has obtained legal advice that his billboards should be allowed.

'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scorn

Eagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.

Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid

Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.

Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret

Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.

Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors

Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.

Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?

Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.

Budget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182m

It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.