New Zealand'Stalemate': Council votes to plug Wellington Town Hall blowoutThe council has agreed to fund a cost increase of up to $147m.25 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandYoungsters sought for information on huge fireThe four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandMeeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading CinemaA councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.04 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandThe financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for youTwo of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughableA Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.29 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandFines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fireThe Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsignedThe party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.19 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secretThe city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beachThe worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina Campbell'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its miseryOPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breachPolice had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.16 Aug 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Big poo' threat in Wellington letterboxesThe Wellington City Council has seen the funny side of the faux stickers.10 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandHounded out: Wellington mayor's dog evicted from office, leaving townThe Wellington mayor’s dog, Teddy, will be sent to live out of town.07 Aug 05:00 PM
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
