'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealed
Officials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.
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Primary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upset
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.
Police release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search properties
The 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.
Australian diplomat’s partner gets name suppression amid assault charge
The man was not ordered to forfeit his passport.
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New Treasury boss: Public sector insider Iain Rennie appointed for five years
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Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.
'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry fallout
Almost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.
Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
The role was advertised as an 'intern cleaning position'.
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'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
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'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her council
Wellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.
Search continues for missing man last seen on walking track three days ago
Police said they were following up on a number of sightings.
Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer
The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
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O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen
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Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans
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Police cancel staff leave ahead of nationwide protest
Police expect peaceful march but plan to avoid ugly repeat of Parliament Covid protest.
Auckland's top nine property professionals named
One group, eight people named at the celebration tonight for outstanding contributions.
'You have problems and need help': Young mum stabbed partner in front of their kids
The father said they had only just agreed to no longer fight in front of the children.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
Calls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cuts
Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
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Power out for hundreds in south Wellington
The cause is unknown, Wellington Electricity says.