New ZealandTory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine monthsThe pair previously worked together at the Green Party.06 Aug 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 yearsBut, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
New Zealand'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'01 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWhy your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te PouOPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many of Tory Whanau’s 27 campaign promises has she achieved?And why her flagship policy never will be.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark GovtAbout 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reading sale confirms Tory Whanau's deal was a dudOPINION: Far from 'killing' Courtenay Place, the deal falling through proved a lifeline.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court findsThe saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.15 Jul 07:11 AM
New ZealandWellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for saleThe sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.15 Jul 01:13 AM
Freight and logisticsWellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.14 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandRugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'08 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRailThe operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.07 Jul 04:37 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Wellington’s winter of discontentOPINION: Dissatisfaction with the Wellington City Council has hit new highs.04 Jul 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?The zoo is aiming to introduce new experiences to boost revenue.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt interventionThe council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.27 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stanceIf the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New ZealandLast ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.20 Jun 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for WellingtonDivision in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vacant buildings, serious fall should ring alarm bells for WellingtonOPINION: It's pure luck nobody died on Monday night.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosisMayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.07 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion - Airport shares sale raises new questions about Wellington's 'financial crisis'Surprise $450m budget problem was revealed before vote to sell council's airport shares.07 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council votes to sell its airport sharesThe decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.30 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau’s smart business move after Reading failureOPINION: It's a win the mayor needed after the controversial cinema deal collapsed.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSharesies, Willis Bond, Yu Mei: Who’s who in Tory Whanau’s new business groupBusiness high flyers to advise the mayor directly as capital braces for disruptive change.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Visual insult': Residents outraged after squiggly line painted along walkwayA council staff member said a contractor had been trialling a new machine.20 May 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hikeResidents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellingtonians campaign to save the Khandallah Pool from closureAlfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly Loafers Lodge fire victims remembered one year onToday marks one year since a horror fire tore through the boarding house and killed five.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past yearReport reveals the mayor attended only four out of eight meetings in the past year.15 May 05:00 PM
