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Courtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in Wellington

The mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.

Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart

The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.

Opinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport sale

OPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.

'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assault

Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.

Legal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux Bakery

Thorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.

CentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdowns

Wellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.

Kāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letter

Philippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.

Young man dies after Wellington assault, victim named

A 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.

Wellington cafe closing all three of its stores after 30 years

Bordeaux Bakery is blaming the council's removal of car parks for its demise.

Govt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations Office

It was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".

Wellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffiti

Council officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.

Wellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing more

Labour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.

Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on

Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.

Multimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savings

The council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.

Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?

The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.

Justice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim Dotcom

The Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.

'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landing

The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.

Cook Strait ferry that lost power returns to service

The Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.