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Editorial: The man who holds the power to decide Wellington’s housing future

OPINION: District plan changes to make Wellington denser and higher are not a done deal.

'Critical moment': Inside Te Papa's Treaty protest and the pivotal decision ahead

Museum says defaced exhibit could be turned into something bold, meaningful and lasting.

Kayak found after person reportedly seen 'struggling against the wind'

Police are yet to receive reports about a missing kayaker.

Hapū will talk about land and cultural loss caused by colonisation

Kāpiti hapū looking forward to the Waitangi Tribunal hearing.

Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city

Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?

Is the Auckland FC kit better than the Phoenix?

The first match in the rivalry takes place in the theatre of fashion rather than football.

Invasive fish species tench likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes - council

Tench have recently been detected in Kotuku Lake and Waterstone Lake in Paraparaumu.

Wellington leak sprays cars, pigeons bathe in seeping water

Wellington is no longer at risk of running out of water this summer but leaks continue.

Blues Women enjoy big win over Hurricanes Poua

All the action as the Blues Women take on Hurricanes Poua.

Revealed: Mystery Hamilton Zoo creature 'a new species to NZ'

Hamilton caracal the first of its species in New Zealand since 2022.

Attempted murder at school: Teen tried to kill schoolmate over love triangle

'If arrested, it is what it is' were the final words in the note stored on his phone.

'Doesn't have a great track record': Phoenix ignite rivalry with new Auckland club

The Wellington Phoenix have wasted no time igniting a local rivalry with Auckland FC.

MBIE confirms more than 100 voluntary redundancies

The ministry needs to find approximately $412.5m in cost savings.

Wellington City Council votes to increase housing density

Newtown's Adelaide Rd will get more homes: Independent panel recommendations rejected

Opinion: Mega ferry contract could be renegotiated to build smaller ships

Exiting the contract to walk away empty-handed may not make financial sense.

'We deserve better': Disabilities community call for better accessiblity

Members of the disabled community marched to Parliament a petition for change.

Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs

The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.

Rewriting the rulebook for building in the capital

Here's what you need to know ahead of a crucial council meeting today.