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Charter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application process

Announcements about the first new schools are expected next month.

'Embrace our shared identity': Māori Queen calls for unity as hīkoi protest builds

Police are expecting 30,000 people to descend on Wellington Central.

Police renew call for help finding missing 77-year-old man

Graham Russell Smith has been missing for a week.

'Significant delays': Serious injuries after two-vehicle SH2 accident in Wgtn

'Indications are there have been serious injuries': Police.

First look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartments

The developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.

Warnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in Wellington

Traces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.

'I’m trusting you,' judge tells serial thief with long history of offending

”Please don’t let us down, don’t let [your wife] down," offender told.

'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealed

Officials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.

Wellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles Bill

Ernesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.

New Treasury boss: Public sector insider Iain Rennie appointed for five years

Rennie has served governments across the political spectrum.

Broadcaster Lindsay Yeo, creator of Buzz O’Bumble, dies aged 78

'Sometimes you can't plan unpredictability and fun, it has to just happen.'

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'.

'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square

Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.

'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting

Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.

Table-topping Napier City Rovers fizzing for National League run home

Napier City Rovers' hopes of making the National League final are in their own hands.

'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconduct

Women have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.