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Editorial: Mayor's secret cinema deal heartless in face of community cuts

The mayor may have backtracked on cuts to pools and libraries but the damage is done.

Treasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go home

Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.

Tide starts to turn on Nicola Willis over Cook Strait mega ferries

Opinion: Willis’ quest to find a Toyota Corolla version of mega ferries looks challenging.

Super Rugby Pacific: Reasons to worry, be optimistic and what to look out for if you’re a Hurricanes fan

Do Hurricanes fans have a reason to fret?

Super Rugby: The best Hurricanes XV of all time

Selecting the best from the Hurricanes heroes.

Opinion: Why this is the biggest Super Rugby season yet

With mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.

Van crashes into store across from Wellington Central Police Station

The road is closed from Willeston St to Harris St.

Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way

There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.

Green backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillor

Greens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.

Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire

With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.

What a US-based travel writer really thinks of New Zealand

One US-traveller speaks frankly: "I was not expecting a pleasant journey."

Wellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage looms

Wellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.

Wellington City Council cost crunch - what's on the chopping block today?

Swimming pool and library hours could be reduced to cut costs.

This Kiwi airport is the most expensive to catch an Uber from

You may want to check the bus schedule when arriving in this city.

'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problems

Crisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.

Auckland's trains and hot tracks: Is it 'overkill' or necessary?

'We've had hotter days and haven’t seen closures before.'

KiwiRail visited South Korean shipyard after Government scuppered ferries

KiwiRail is now in the process of cancelling the contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

KiwiRail cancelling mega ferry contract with South Korean shipyard

KiwiRail's chief executive previously indicated the contract could be salvaged.