OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinksA video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in WellingtonGender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped upThe proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.11 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandWellington City takes first step to establish Māori wardCouncillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.10 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.09 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandWellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionateCouncil data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.08 Mar 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Strategic leadership vacuum': Positions vacant at Let's Get Wellington MovingFive are 'lead' roles, one 'managerial', one 'partner', and legal and comms advisors.07 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering bodyWellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential for violence always there': Hospo and bouncer staff on Wellington CBDPolice are investigating an alleged assault outside a Wellington nightclub last weekend.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council proposes one-off rates increase of 13.5 per centWellington City Council has finalised its budget for the next 10 years.04 Mar 07:32 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor backtracks after Central Library controversyPrivatisation of part of the library building is set to be taken completely off the table.03 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council pulls the plug on $76 million loan for airportConfusion over one line in the city council's operating budget sets alarm bells ringing.03 Mar 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Wgtn Mayor's inability to learn - and be a leaderAndy Foster's proposal to re-litigate the central library has set off a nuclear reaction.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Committee chairman to resignOne committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFury at loan sharks opened near vulnerable groups, 'bullying' poster displayedA high-cost lender has opened near a social housing complex and refugee support service.01 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandSecond Wellington councillor reconsiders controversial library voteCouncillors are desperately seeking advice on how to take privatisation off the table.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council review could cost ratepayers almost $75,000Mayor:"It's more a question of what is the cost of not doing it and not getting it right."26 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor appoints independent reviewer for embattled councilThe review will examine decision making as well as media and social media coverage.25 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandTime's almost up: Minister and officials to meet over Let's Get Wellington MovingWaka Kotahi NZTA chairman: 'The programme as it currently sits has no public credibility.'25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor's funding cut for Chinese Garden prompts email to Auditor-GeneralThe Auditor-General has been contacted twice in the past week over the meeting.25 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandCall for LGNZ to undertake Wellington City Council independent reviewCouncillor Jill Day says all elected members should have a say on who does the review.24 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council the place where no one wants to beANALYSIS: Wellington Mayor announces independent review to help douse toxic flames.24 Feb 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Rancour and partisanship': Wgtn Mayor announces independent review of council governanceMayor: "It is clear we cannot keep working the way we are. Our city deserves better."23 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandGreen Party to issue 'please explain' over Wellington deputy mayor's cycleway voteMembers aren't happy after Sarah Free voted against a proposal to triple cycleways budget.23 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ratings upgrade a big tick for NZ, but what will it mean?While NZ's ratings upgrade is definitely good news, the immediate impact may be muted.23 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandCommunity's 'shock' at possible church demolitionThe church could become heritage listed, but the new owner can knock it down before then.23 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandMinister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yetMahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".22 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandWhy Wellington's Green Deputy Mayor voted against tripling cycleway budgetSarah Free defends her controversial vote at "shambles" council budget meeting.19 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeads should roll over Wellington's $6.4b transport planAccountability starts at the top for unacceptable state of Let's Get Wellington Moving.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'I deliberately didn't mince my words': Transport Minister speaks after scathing letterMichael Wood outlines more of the plan to get Let's Get Wellington Moving actually moving.16 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians split on proposals to densify city housing'We might lose a few old houses along the way but there's so much more to be gained.'16 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandReview finds Wellington's $6.4b transport plan at risk of failingLet's Get Wellington Moving has been found wanting in an internal review.11 Feb 10:18 PM
