New ZealandShelly Bay battle: De-escalation talks in progress, land occupation continuesA notice of motion supported by Mayor Andy Foster is also likely to be withdrawn.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PropertyWellington house values jump 60 per cent, average land value more than doublesThere are now no Wellington suburbs with an average value below $1m.30 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandCCDHB reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated, second DHB in the countryThe news was revealed hours before the government's traffic light announcement.29 Nov 02:10 AM
BusinessBlack Friday: Retail NZ says transport plans add to feel of gloom in WellingtonRemoving cars from CBD further dampening Christmas spirit - Retail NZ.25 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandMore than 600 Wellington council tenants missing out on rent subsidyWellington City councillor says the numbers show the council's policy isn't working.25 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandJump in staff turnover due to uncertainty over three waters reformWellington Water is trying to expand its organisation.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Why Wellington's mayoral race has started earlyWellington's worst kept secret is officially out.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council: Who's running again and who's not?Wellington's mayoral race has kicked off a year out from local body elections.18 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandFormer Green Party chief of staff kicks off Wellington mayoral raceTory Whanau has lived in a state house, won Lotto, and negotiated with New Zealand First.18 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillors' unwanted pay rise reaches Regulations Review CommitteeWellington City councillors are fighting against giving themselves an unwanted pay rise.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council considers slashing this year's capex budget by $80mUnder the proposal, the rollout of new cycleways would be delayed.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProject to fix Wellington's Carillon tower extended by five yearsThe Government says restoration will be complete "well before" 2027 deadline.14 Nov 06:11 PM
New ZealandSolution agreed for Wellington's controversial Island Bay cyclewayCouncillor says the cycleway was the biggest mistake he's ever made in his council career.11 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandCuba St Bucket Fountain likely to remain missing a bucket for at least another month Engineers are hard at work hand-crafting a new bucket. 10 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Car parks could be turned into dining spaces in WellingtonWellington City Council is putting together a hospitality support package ahead of summer.10 Nov 02:35 AM
New ZealandLockdown protesters descend on ParliamentThousands of protesters have brought the CBD to a standstill as they march to Parliament.08 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council accused of not learning from past mistakes over Island Bay cyclewayProposals will drive further division within the Island Bay community, says councillor.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealedThe cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.03 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandCommuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car parkThe levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Transport Minister, a 'massive' test cricket fan, puts the Basin Reserve flyover to bedFour new options to overhaul Wellington's transport network have been announced.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new libraryCouncillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOptions for light rail and extra tunnel announced for WellingtonFour transport options unveiled for once-in-a-generation transformational change.01 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandBig reveal for capital's transport plansThe four options to overhaul the capital's transport system are being announced today.31 Oct 04:04 PM
New ZealandMinisters warned confusing engineering guidelines 'indefensible' in big earthquakePartial collapse of Statistics House in Wellington leaves building owners at a crossroads.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness case on Wellington's Golden Mile car removal approved, but not without a fightCouncillors warned not to sound ungrateful for $6.4 billion transport investment.27 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandNative bird numbers on the rise in the capitalWellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.26 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandSection of Lambton Quay shut down by falling glass Central Wellington buses are being detoured.26 Oct 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Sorry councils, the time for consultation is over- we need more housesComment: No sympathy for councils feeling "blindsided" by bipartisan housing announcement.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandEvent central: Te Papa's venues and new convention centre to be operated togetherConstruction of Tākina is set to be completed by early 2023 and opened by July that year.26 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo additional lanes for cars in $6.4b Wellington transport planAnalysis: What the four options for Wellington's big transport package mean for the city.25 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMissing bucket from Cuba St fountain has actually been gone for weeks It's the second time the yellow bucket has been nicked. 21 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandWellington City councillors take airport sale off the tableWellington City Council will not be selling its 34 per cent stake in the airport.21 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council votes to put district plan out for consultationThe proposed plan will enable more development in a big shake-up of planning rules.20 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandWellington City puts rent freeze for its tenants on the tableThe proposed changes would require rates funding or increased borrowing.19 Oct 11:00 PM