New ZealandWellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b for water woesMayor Andy Foster says it's the most challenging budget he has ever seen.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo airport bus to Hutt City a 'slap in the face'The future of the Airport Flyer bus is up for debate at a transport meeting this morning.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandKākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capitalPet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.10 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandReview into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made publicThe $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the FutureThe building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.09 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandTax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment ownersWellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.09 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuCritics question salute for Queen on NZ's national dayWellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.05 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCouncil agrees to underwrite World of Wearable ArtsWOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.03 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandWellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuNotice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in WellingtonCity councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.02 Feb 01:50 AM
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
