PremiumPremiumCompaniesAuckland Council rejects disgraced Beam e-scooter company's compensation offerScooter scandal still not resolved after compo offer, allegations of 'phantom' rides.05 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandSurge in households putting rates on hold as costs biteHundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complexThe building has sat empty since 2019 and has been the subject of controversy.04 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau discusses her support for Reading Cinemas deal and airport saleWellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses her support for the controversial Reading Cinemas deal and airport sale.Watch19 Dec 12:57 AM
New Zealand‘I wasn’t being Green’: Tory Whanau admits she has upset her baseThe mayor ends the year with her legacy project intact but other plans in tatters. 18 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadershipOPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeveloper, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory groupWellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIconic Wellington site to be turned into a spa and restaurantA new developer has been chosen to restore the landmark that's sat empty for a decade.12 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandWellington bus lane fines take in $10k on first dayAnyone caught using the new bus lanes will get an immediate $150 fine.11 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: ‘Our Eiffel Tower’ - why Wellington should fight to save the City to Sea bridgeOPINION: Saving Wellington's City to Sea Bridge is about saving what we really value.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing development plans confirmed for old Wellington church siteA previous development fell through because of rising costs.04 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandWellington hospitality operator says city not dying, new bar going 'bonkers'The bar manager chose to return from the UK to work in the Wellington hospo scene.01 Dec 05:16 PM
Politics'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observerThe former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandDame Kerry Prendergast wins stoush against her former council over parking ticketTwo JPs found no evidence that the area was properly designated as a footpath.29 Nov 03:49 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.26 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew earthquake modelling leaves Wellington council $800m better offANALYSIS: It's now thought the city council is underinsured by $1.8 billion not $2.6b.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTory Whanau on whether she will run for a second termWellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.Watch24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woke nonsense': Santa's helpers told to wear seatbelts on Christmas parade floatsMove comes despite no one falling off a float in the 75 years the parade's been running.22 Nov 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealedOfficials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.15 Nov 06:05 AM
New ZealandCar 'saves the day' after truck rolls down steep Wellington hillA large truck has come off a notoriously windy road in the capital.13 Nov 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic SquareConstruction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.13 Nov 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meetingLindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.12 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her councilWellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.11 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Tory Whanau in studio with Nick MillsTory Whanau in the studio with Nick MillsWatch11 Nov 07:46 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observerThe Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.11 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandO Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cashAuckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.11 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandCalls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cutsRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.07 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observerA swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.04 Nov 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Wellington’s woes show need for local Government reformOPINION: Lasting improvement requires a new approach.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Tory Whanau's council is a laughing stockOPINION: It would have to been hard for Simeon Brown to justify NOT intervening.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor challenges $40 parking ticket saying there's clearly a 'signage problem''It’s plainly a footpath, laid out by council for pedestrians' - council's lawyer.25 Oct 12:08 AM
