New ZealandWellingtonians faced with a 9.1 per cent rates increaseMayor Andy Foster says it's the cost of investing in the city's infrastructure.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing againJill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWater meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.26 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistakeOPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.19 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streetsWellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City CouncilWellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington wins $1million in global competition to tackle climate change with technology'It's critical we enable climate adaptation decisions in the next two to three years.'18 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor considering a return to politicsNick Leggett says Wellington City Council needs a 'cultural cleanout'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth and safety concerns as picnics spring up in CBD car parksWellington City Council is worried they could fall into a lane of traffic and get hit.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParking wardens assaulted with scooters, told 'I hope you die'Some regions experience significant increase in attacks.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandConstruction to upgrade dangerous Wellington playground under waySeveral young children have been seriously injured on the playground's slide.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington's year in review: Delta, Transmission Gully, and Mittens the catWellington didn't have a cracking year, but there are moments and people to be proud of.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."24 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandPooches allowed on Wellington's cable car permanently after successful trialThere's only been one accident to date which was swiftly cleaned up in minutes.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbishThe amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFound! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountainThe bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.20 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong peopleAbout 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face policeThe protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.15 Dec 10:58 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council wins landmark appeal to take possession of quake-prone buildingsCouncil can now undertake seismic work and charge the cost back to the building owners.15 Dec 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': At least one person likely exposed to asbestos at Shelly BayProtesters continue to occupy land at the bay despite health and safety risks.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot one applicant to Govt's $23m earthquake loan schemeFund designed to help owners strengthen their buildings.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil in the dark over hundreds of potentially deadly buildingsOnly 40 per cent of earthquake-prone building owners responded to a council survey.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Councillors deserve pay rises, don't begrudge themOPINION: Councillors are contacted at all hours and they don't have personal assistants.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTawa and Johnsonville see greater increase in house values than Oriental BayThe average house value in Tawa and Johnsonville has increased more than 70 per cent.07 Dec 12:50 AM
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
