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The company broke its fleet cap in the capital.
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Wellington council considering $1500 grants to struggling businesses
One councillor suggested the fund was 'not meaningful'.
Man arrested after Wellington convention centre's windows smashed
Several buildings have had windows damaged in the early morning vandalism spree.
Editorial: Positive change afoot but will Wellington businesses survive to see it?
OPINION: The mayor says the next 10 years will reshape the city.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face
Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.
Bondage trial: Woman says she felt 'helpless' after allegedly being strangled during sex
The man is accused of choking two women he met on Tinder until they blacked out.
Two rough years: Wētā FX books losses of $190m
Sir Peter Jackson's special effects group's financials are now public for the first time.
Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?
There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.
Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.
Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?
ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.
Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
Wellington real estate agent's $200,000 loss after market shift
The agent lost the money on a newly built townhouse.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policies
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issues
Two of the three brakes reportedly were not working.
Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
Bondage and discipline: Man doesn’t deny kinky sex but says he didn't strangle women
The Crown says 'this is not a case of BDSM gone wrong', there was no consent.
KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror
Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
KiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disaster
More than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.
Expectant mums to share rooms at Wellington hospital as labour induced
Pipes in every sink and shower in the hospital’s maternity department need to be replaced.
'We're in the thick of it': Greens co-leader Marama Davidson provides cancer update
She announced her breast cancer diagnosis in July.
Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
Why Auckland FC won't be a Kingz or Knights 2.0
Noah Hickey played for both of the previous iterations of Auckland A-League clubs.
'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North Island
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
'You invaded their lives': Woman stole strangers' identities then took their money
Lexie Aiolupotea-Nofoagatotoa jailed for prolific, ongoing and significant offending.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yards
A 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.
Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.