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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.

'Treated as a second class': Tribunal hears arguments for expanding hate speech law

He brought the case after an Auckland pastor made comments about shooting gay people.

Hutt City councillor David Bassett resigns

A byelection is expected to cost $50,000.

Greater Wellington Regional Council appoints new chief executive

The appointment is a familiar face at the council.

Wellington city struggles with 138% construction workforce shortfall

Doubt is being thrown over the deliverability of big construction projects in the capital.

Transport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in Wellington

Michael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.

Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'

For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.

Live: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at Parliament

Nurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.

Wellington nurses join national strike

'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.

Wellington Jazz Festival welcomes more than 300 artists, over 100 shows

A celebration of jazz music takes over the capital for the next five days.

'You have to have your wits about you': Cyclists say cars not stopping

Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.

Opinion: Putting money in a budget line won't fix a water pipe

Up to $185b is needed for the country's pipes but the workforce is already under pressure.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff receives first Covid vaccine

It comes after the Prime Minister confirmed she would get a first jab by the end of June.

Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many

A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.