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Wellington mayoralty: How an unknown beat a Labour MP

Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau has won in a landslide victory.

'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates

Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.

Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau elected as mayor of Wellington

She is the city's first Māori mayor and says Wellington has reached a new era.

'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homes

Two of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.

Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case

The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 October, 2022

Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners

New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.

'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island

The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.

Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home

The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.

Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crash

Police say there are no reports of injuries.

Capital commuter gloom: Bus driver shortage to increase threefold

One company has lost 25 drivers in the space of four months, leaving it 60 drivers short.

Surprise appearance: PM wows crowd as wearable arts model

Ardern made a surprise appearance at Friday night's wearable art awards in Wellington.

Lights on, but anyone home? Govt's $21k power bill on evacuated building

The building has lights going all night despite being unused and vacant since May.

Fluoridation returned to Wellington after 'dental disaster'

Fluoride facilities were turned off last year without residents being told.

Police seek Wellington stabbing filmer

CCTV footage shows a woman appearing to film the incident, police said.

My street's sewage-filled pothole reminds me of our mayoral race

The pothole was first raised as an issue in February and was fixed only last week.

Something for everyone: Top events throughout the country this spring

From music fests to family fun, add these to your calendar.

Hotel review: Wellington's sweet new accommodation

Daily chocolate hour and a 24-hour sundae service give Movenpick a point of difference.