PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in anotherMinistry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.14 Aug 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites manThe dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.12 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandWellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'08 Aug 03:35 AM
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