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
New ZealandWellington leaders urge vaccination uptake, airport on standbyThere are three Covid cases and seven potential exposure sites in Wellington.20 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandEverything we know so far about Covid-19 cases in WellingtonWellington's mayor says all three cases travelled down from Auckland in a private vehicle.19 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandWellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealedThe plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.18 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandAlert level 4: What Wellingtonians need to knowHere's what Wellingtonians need to know at alert level four lockdown.17 Aug 06:10 PM
New ZealandOpinion: It's going to be a painful wait for new housing in WellingtonWellington City has consented 423 fewer new homes than it did in the previous year.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoor rugby turnout wouldn't have happened in Wellington claims councillorNZ Rugby told to think more laterally to attract bigger crowds at future All Blacks games16 Aug 12:06 AM
New ZealandIt's dog month on Wellington's Cable CarThe $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.12 Aug 12:46 AM
New ZealandWellington short 16 parking wardens after several quit over safety concernsNew late-night shifts would see staff working until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail backs down in stoush over quake status of Wellington train stationKiwiRail will now strengthen the heritage building after disputing it was earthquake-prone10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipesThird of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor to meet Minister in battle for social housing subsidyThree-quarters of City Housing tenants pay more than 35 per cent of their income on rent.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow, 120km gusts in store for Wellington on SundayA strong wind warning is in place from 4pm Sunday, and snowfall is expected to 300m.07 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandSubsidy for troubled Wellington council social housing would cost $100m over four yearsGreens say the Government has the resources to support both state and council tenants.05 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandArts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at riskThe flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.04 Aug 11:21 PM
New Zealand'We can't grind our city to a halt': Businesses form coalition over Wellington transport planGroup says Let's Get Wellington Moving is moving in the wrong direction.04 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandOptions revealed to slice and dice Wellington City wards before local electionsMore elected members, city-wide councillors and ward amalgamation are on the table.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for reviewThe arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delayCouncil documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.30 Jul 01:08 AM
