New ZealandFourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.08 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other citiesSome fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?08 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandRates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaignRay Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandWellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaignFirst-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.04 Jun 10:37 PM
New ZealandInside Wellington's Town Hall year out from completionMinister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith discusses the National Music Centre project, housed in the basement of Wellington's Town Hall.Watch03 Jun 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrestThe controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.28 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandGraham Bloxham appears in court charged with a driving offenceControversial Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham speaks to the Herald outside the Wellington District Court.Watch28 May 11:11 PM
New Zealand‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging WellingtonIt's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.28 May 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on councilA leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".26 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hateOPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projectsMore than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.21 May 09:02 PM
Politics‘Crescendo’ of calls to run for mayor ‘persuaded me’ - Andrew LittleThe former Labour leader vows to 'knit the whole council together'. 19 May 12:15 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSky Stadium no more: Wellington's Cake Tin loses naming sponsorThe capital's stadium will need to find a new name and branding.16 May 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Deeply traumatic': Two years since Loafers Lodge fire tragedyThe building remains unchanged, and its future is still uncertain.15 May 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesWellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problemsAirport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.08 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for WellingtonThe Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.07 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figureWellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.07 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for WellingtonBanana-clad mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham talks about his arrest and plans for Wellington. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch07 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAntisemitic hate message graffitied in WellingtonThe Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.07 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for policeGraham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.04 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘Not political’: Wellington Museum defends flying hīkoi flag to mark anniversaryThe Toitū Te Tiriti flag was flown to commemorate Wellington’s Treaty signing.02 May 12:03 AM
New ZealandLittle keen to break one-term mayoral curse; opponent says that's 'arrogant'Wellington has had a succession of one-term mayors.01 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgradedSevere winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.01 May 09:36 AM
New ZealandTrampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in HuttA woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.01 May 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in WellingtonWREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.01 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-electionOPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for grantedWhanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.29 Apr 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral raceWellington Mayor Tory Whanau reflects on her time as Mayor after deciding not to seek a second term. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawedThe Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.28 Apr 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleOPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandListen: 'Full of ****' – Mayoral hopeful's 'fancy lunch' sparks outrageCouncillor Ray Chung is under fire for skipping a 'vital' meeting for lunch with donors.15 Apr 10:08 PM
