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A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor will not renew Green Party membership

OPINION: The Greens endorsed Tory Whanau's campaign for the mayoralty.

Slips in Wellington to become more severe, report warns

Rainfall could increase by 40 per cent in the most extreme weather bursts.

Student faces suspension after active shooter threat saw school locked down

The school was locked down last week due to an active shooter threat.

Court to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appeal

Rewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.

Residents report ‘earthy’ smell and taste in Wellington’s water

Residents across the city are reporting the strange odour.

Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway at critical stage for Christmas opening

The new four-lane motorway is meant to open in time for the holidays.

Police probing homicide release new image of car

Craig McKelvie was found with serious injuries at a property and died in hospital.

Wellington says goodbye to paper tickets on trains

Passengers no longer need to buy a paper ticket to catch a train.

Guns, drugs and cash seized in multi-million dollar bust

Six people have been arrested.

Government announces $204m for Porirua housing development

The development will unlock 2000 more homes in eastern Porirua.

Kiwi return to the wild in Wellington

Thirteen North Island brown kiwi will be released.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting neighbour

The victim remains in hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Opinion: Half-price fare scheme useless if buses don’t turn up

OPINION: Commuters resorting to paying for taxis and Ubers when their buses fail to show.

Seven with Youth Aid after allegedly stealing car, one passenger found in front footwell

Bystanders helped police track down offenders.

Psychiatrist to apologise for sending fundraising letters to patients

The director of the centre has apologised "unreservedly" for the letters.

Kiwis capture stunning images of 'Blood Moon'

The total lunar eclipse only comes around every 3 to 5 years.

Property: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures show

QV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.

Wellingtonians ditch buses for Uber amid transport crisis

One nurse had to pay for three Ubers in one week, putting a strain on her family's budget.