New ZealandWellington's Freyberg Pool potentially earthquake-proneGenerations of Wellingtonians have learned to swim at the landmark building.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSneak peek inside Wellington's empty central library labelled 'depressing' and 'heart-breaking'The library has been closed for more than two years. 18 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: Wellington City Council's tricky call on whether to replace a colleagueA can of worms has been opened at the council after a resignation due to a health scare.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuper Saturday: What you need to know in WellingtonThere are more than a dozen events on around the region to get Wellingtonians vaccinated.14 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandWindy Wellington: Swells of up to 6m cut off suburbThe worst of the weather is over after massive waves brought debris up onto the road.13 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandAnother Wellington City Council senior staffer resignsChief resilience and chief infrastructure officers resign within months of one another.13 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council releases plan to address shortfall of 12,000 homesDraft district plan includes new height limits, bike parking, and a development levy.13 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCall for Wellington council's social housing arm to get $16m rates refundCouncillor says City Housing should never have been charged rates in the first place.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington city councillor resigns after health scareCouncillor says "this term in office has been a challenging and disappointing one".07 Oct 11:07 PM
CrimeRoaming bouncers pitched as way to keep Wellington streets safe this summerHe says it could be the solution to crime in the city – but the council isn't sure.07 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandDecision on future of Wellington landfill at 'critical point'Consents for the city's dump expire in April 2026.07 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandWellington council careful not to back itself into a corner over housing subsidyMayor Andy Foster says the city council's social housing arm is bleeding $30,000 a day.07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Diwali Festival goes online due to Covid concernsMayor Andy Foster says the difficult decision is "hugely disappointing".06 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWellington to get mass rapid transit routes to both the east and southEvery Let's Get Wellington Moving option the public will be consulted on has both routes.03 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandA Capital Letter: More cycleways are coming to Wellington whether you like it or notWe cannot afford to wait any longer to radically increase the network from 23km to 147km.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnalysis: The radical change to increase Wellington's cycleways from 23km to 147km'Tactical urbanism' will be used to roll out as much of the network as soon as possible.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's closed central library packed up under supervision of heritage expertThirty-year-old light fittings and chairs are being saved for their heritage value.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeritage NZ backs down over colour of Wellington train station ticket machinesThe recommendation had been to be in keeping with the railway station's historic colours.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industryUnder the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.12 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council forecasts $7m Covid-19 shortfallCity councillor warns the cost could balloon as not many people have returned to the CBD.10 Sep 05:21 AM
New ZealandIconic Wellington waterfront slide turned into firewood chuteThe slide hosted first dates and sneaky pashes, but it also broke young children's legs.08 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandMysterious long tunnel won't see the light of day in Wellington transport planA long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.07 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWindy weather in Wellington delays removal of condemned slideThe slide is being removed after several young children broke their legs playing on it.05 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandIconic Wellington slide to be removed after young children seriously injuredEarlier this year a 5-year-old broke her leg while playing on the slide.02 Sep 11:57 PM
New Zealand153 tonnes of recycling sent to Wellington landfill in lockdownRecycling was not collected in Wellington City during alert level 4.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington: Council told to step up efforts to stop sexual violenceWellington City Council needs to do more to eradicate sexual violence.02 Sep 02:34 AM
New ZealandExplainer: What Wellington is doing to clean up its unsafe streetsPeople no longer feel safe on the streets of the coolest little capital.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reformsOPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City extends rates payment dateCouncil gives people a little bit more time give to deal with lockdown challenges.29 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandLet's Get Wellington Moving loses director after less than four monthsThe $6.4 billion transport plan's board is working to fill the role as soon as possible.26 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandGreen light for Wellington's $350m walking, cycling, public transport planCouncillors warned not to pick things apart in push to get $6.4b transport plan moving.25 Aug 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Every day it's increasing': Demand for food parcels skyrockets in lockdown"For most, lockdown is an inconvenience, but for those doing it tough, it's desperate."25 Aug 02:29 AM
New ZealandCouncil boss Fell resigns'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWellington residents more unhappy with council than ever beforeJust 16 per cent of those surveyed are satisfied with the city council's decision making.24 Aug 04:00 AM
