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The shape of Wellington's future is about to be decided

The question of 'intensification' underscores a growing conflict in Wellington.

Missing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale

'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'

Sky Sport engages external expert after allegations of sexual harassment and bullying

Sky has also offered counselling for anyone who experienced harmful behaviour.

Driver discharged without conviction after crash killed motorcyclist

Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".

Wellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfill

The situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.

Warning Wellington's Town Hall could blow out by another $10m

It's the latest in a string of budget blowouts for the earthquake-strengthening project.

Wellington fourth least stressful city to live in

The Herald spoke with city councillors who agreed the capital is a low stress city.

Police watchdog finds fault with tactic used in arrest of Upper Hutt youth

Police say a youth driving a stolen car became abusive and resisted arrest.

Neighbour of Mt Victoria house on fire last night heard 'explosion'

"It sounded like glass breaking and I actually thought it was a break in."

Cost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructure

Leaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.

'Long tunnel' for Let's Get Wellington Moving rethink

Tunnels have long been a point of contention in the $6.4 billion plan.

Investigations into police use of force increase in one major city by 300% since 2016

Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.

Wellington house fire: Police seek help following suspicious blaze

One person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.

New deal offered to end Wellington bus pay stoush

The Tramways union will hold a stop-work meeting next week to vote on a new pay deal.

New funding has been secured to build a Porirua Adventure Park

A new Porirua Adventure Park secures new funding but still needs more from the community.

Peak-hour bus services dropped amid Wellington driver shortages, 'unplanned cancellations'

The city's bus operators are at least 60 drivers short.

Concern over Let's Get Wellington Moving's lack of dialogue

Wellington's $6.4 billion transport plan has been struggling behind the scenes.

Wellington sinkhole repair estimated to cost $5m

The pipe's replacement required a 24/7 operation and full closure of Jervois Quay.