New ZealandSuper city plan runs into flakA proposal for councils in Wellington and Wairarapa to combine to form a super city has been met with criticism, some saying the voice of the region has not been heard.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuper city 'probably overkill' - mayorTwo mayors from the Wellington region have voiced their concerns surrounding the Local Government Commission's proposal for a Wellington super city.04 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandWellington set to go superOne super city would take over the functions of nine councils in the lower North Island under a draft proposal by the Local Government Commission.03 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington convention centre gets tickThe Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the news the city will get a new convention centre by 2017.05 Nov 06:23 PM
New ZealandWellington tunnel to be quake-strengthenedThe Hataitai bus tunnel in central Wellington will be earthquake-strengthened over the next six months, causing some disruptions to off-peak bus services.24 Sep 05:48 AM
New ZealandCapital's luxury hotel plan - and costWellington city councillors will vote next week on a new purpose-built convention centre and five-star hotel that will cost ratepayers $2m per year to lease.19 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandSolvent abuse rises after legal high banAuckland City Missioner Diane Robertson has said her staff have reported a rise in clients showing symptoms of solvent abuse.15 May 06:03 AM
New ZealandMassive data leak hits motoristsWellington City Council has admitted personal details of up to 120,000 people were inadvertently released by its parking contractor.12 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandMayor pushes for mergerWellington's re-elected mayor wants to push ahead with a merger of local councils but won't say whether she would run as mayor of the super city.13 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandSuper-capital next stepWellington's re-elected mayor wants to push ahead with a merger of local councils but won't say whether she would run as mayor of the supercity.12 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandCricket great seeks mayoral chainsJohn Morrison used to dream of spending his retirement growing vegetables and catching fish.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWellington quake: 35 buildings damagedWellington's mayor is hopeful it will be business as normal tomorrow despite 35 buildings in the CBD found to have been externally damaged by yesterday's severe earthquake.22 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandExtra seismic instruments deployed in MarlboroughScientists are deploying extra seismic instruments in Marlborough to enable more accurate measurement of the aftershocks off the coast of Seddon.22 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandWellington earthquake: Rail services resumeWellington rail services have resumed following inspections for earthquake-related damage.22 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandPM: We can afford new quake damagePrime Minister says he's yet to get a briefing on how much yesterday's quake might have cost, but, in principle, the country can afford another big one.21 Jul 11:52 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Death bed confession from capitalDr John Key has blurted out loud what we've long suspected, Wellington is a terminal case, writes Brian Rudman. Incurable. "We don't know how to turn it around."09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandHobbit earns $12m for WellingtonThe premiere of <i>The Hobbit</i> injected almost $12 million into the Wellington economy, the city's council says.19 Feb 07:50 PM
