New ZealandBurst pipes in Wellington: Council wants more money to assess network"The first concern is making sure we understand the state of it," said the Mayor.28 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandVictoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoushThe university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAon insurance employee leaves job after online death threatWellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reported the threat at the end of last year.27 Jan 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Essential' toilet flushing only: Burst water pipe disrupts Wgtn trafficResidents are asked to flush the toilet only if essential.25 Jan 06:34 PM
EntertainmentWhats On in Wellington: Anniversary weekend activitiesThere's an event for all weather conditions this Wellington Anniversary weekend.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay occupation: Mau Whenua 'resolute' after serving trespass notice to developersMau Whenua yesterday served a trespass notice to The Wellington Company.20 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandShipping container 'home' not approvedThe makeshift dwelling as it is being advertised was not approved, the council said.19 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandCouncil investigates $390/wk shipping container 'home'The listing was taken down by Trade Me's Trust and Safety team last night.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whingingAbsolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic FestivalThe festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.11 Jan 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Wellington became the poster child for NZ's water infrastructure crisisA year of broken pipes, streets moments from being flooded with sewage, and politics.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-makingFewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEngineers withdraw from building consent work in WellingtonInsurance concerns leave Wellington City Council's building consents team short.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoadworks and delays as Wellingtonians return to workDrivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.04 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWellington likely to have warm, dry New yearThose hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: pipes, politics and pandemics - Wellington Mayor Andy Foster's yearThe cracks in mayoralty began at the same time the cracks in the water pipes exploded.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop chartsThe iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.21 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandAudit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measuresThe company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.15 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail backs down over new Wellington ferry terminal locationThe state-owned enterprise now says it's focus is on Kaiwharawhara for the location.15 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandLabradors voted top dogs in quirky council survey"Captain Nana Spider-Pig Wolfenstein the Second" was also a favourite dog name.14 Dec 07:56 PM
New ZealandInsurance company investigating threat against councillorThe company is working to establish whether one of its employees is involved.13 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandWellington rates hike: Regional council indicates 13% riseAction on climate change, lower bus patronage, and reforms are behind the increase.11 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandCity councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic SquareMayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.10 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandSave Mt Vic: 800 residents sign petition to save suburb's heritageResidents say the draft spatial plan puts a key part of Wellington's identity at risk.09 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandRelationship between Wellington Water and council found wantingReport finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington indoor arena could be shafted for $85m venues upgradeBills for Wellington's creative infrastructure are mounting amid latest budget blowout.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Earthquake-prone building rules need teethOpinion: Wellington buildings remaining a risk to people's lives is unacceptable.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera HouseWellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThirty properties without water due to burst mainThirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.08 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council considers renters' advocacy serviceThe council is looking to help those caught up in an increasingly volatile rental market.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Council may demolish Municipal Office BuildingThe move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.04 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandHundreds of quake strengthening deadlines to expire in WellingtonOwners are feeling financial pressure and the heat is being put on engineers.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local actionThe council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.02 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sinkThe move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.02 Dec 10:20 PM
