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Wellington spatial plan called a 'childish wish for housing'

Residents clash over affordability and heritage in plan to house future Wellingtonians.

Veterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in Canterbury

Damaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.

Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US – but case to drag on

US has sought the group's extradition for nearly a decade over alleged copyright crimes.

Killed cyclist's family speak of 'huge loss'

Khing Wong was writing a text message seconds before the fatal crash.

Councillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposal

Colleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.

Jacinda Ardern's new Cabinet: The full line-up and portfolios

Revealed: Who's in and who's out of the Cabinet; portfolios revealed.

Wellington council gets $38m insurance payout for quake-damaged offices

The agreement comes after four years of wrangling over the Civic Administration Building.

Woman shares emotional allegations against North Island doctor

Included in the charge are allegations of conducting unnecessary rectal exams.

Council fights to take possession of quake-prone building

A landmark case is playing out in a Wellington courtroom over an iconic heritage building.

Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade

It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.

Emergency services investigate unknown substance spill in Wellington

Emergency services have been called to a commercial building on The Terrace.

Ex school employee denies $331,000 fraud

The man briefly appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.

Wellington earthquake: 4.8 quake rattles south-east of Seddon

More than 500 people recorded feeling the quake, which struck 45km deep.

Wellington's central library: From paralysis to $179m fix

The city council has voted to strengthen the central library 18 months after it closed.

Wellingtonians want cars off Golden Mile

Which concept did most Wellingtonians prefer?

Wellington council agrees to strengthen quake-prone city library

Councillors unanimously agree to spend up to $180m to repair CBD building.

Zealandia staff hopeful after three weeks with no signs of predators

Zealandia says there's no sign a predator got in through the hole - touch wood.

Police warning as innocent people accused of sex attacks on social media

Police have asked the public to avoid posting unverified information on social media.