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Wellington mayor Andy Foster's luggage lost on way to Canberra

The mayor says he might have to squeeze in a shopping trip in between meetings.

Ambulance failed to arrive for 'badly' injured pregnant woman

The woman was knocked unconscious when she hit her head and fell on her stomach.

Kāinga Ora eyes fast-tracked development for Wellington light rail line

It comes as spiralling construction costs have led to a debt blowout at the agency.

Jason Pine: Cake Tin debate always sure to rise with Wellington's sports fans

Rugby memories tend to be sour, rather than sweet, at the controversial venue.

All Blacks vs Ireland: 70 offers to help under-staffed stadium

Stadium boss says the response has been phenomenal.

Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home

The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.

Heads yet to roll at Wellington Water despite fluoride failure

Water in the region has been inadequately fluoridated for six years.

Voting age appeal gets under way in Supreme Court

The group Make it 16 say their human rights have been breached.

Sky Stadium understaffed for biggest event in three years

The stadium would normally have about 1000 people working for an event like this.

Impact Awards nominee Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch talks art and politics

Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch says ""the world is depressing, but I'm positive about the future."

Andy Foster announces Wellington mayoral bid on Newstalk ZB

His first term as mayor after decades of being a city councillor has proved challenging.

Wellington pool to temporarily close due to lifeguard shortage

The city council is offering a new starting salary for full-time lifeguards of $51,633.

Thousands of documents linked to high-profile prisoner's alleged fraud

More than 1000 documents were on a USB that was initially lost in transit.

Fears second Mt Vic tunnel could be turned into four lanes for cars

Some councillors are worried future governments will change Let's Get Wellington Moving.

Wellington City Council votes against joining Three Waters 'splinter group'

But mayor Andy Foster says he doesn't like the Government's reforms.

Electrical fire in central Wellington put out

Firefighters were 'anxious' as they have no high ladder appliances.

'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial

The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.

Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone

Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.