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$50 million cost blowout for Wellington rail upgrade
There's no guarantee the Government will meet the shortfall.
Winston Peters 'terribly disappointed' by sale of iconic Wellington cafe
Peters has been dining at The Green Parrot since the 1970s.
Vic Uni reviewing access to online lectures
A rule requiring second-year law students to attend class in person is under review.
Wellington records more than 7000 sewage spills in five years
New data released to the Herald reveals the scale of the capital's water woes.
‘Moana’ the kererū rescued from Wellington Harbour
A native bird has had a lucky escape after being rescued from the sea.
Surprise over decision not to fund flood prevention plan
The Government hasn't backed plans to help fund 92 urgent flood protection projects.
No fireworks for Wellington Matariki celebrations - but plenty more to enjoy
The firework-free ceremony is being celebrated by Wellington City councillors.
Loafers Lodge fire: Police treating blaze as arson and seeking suspects
Police have launched a homicide inquiry after the fatal fire in Wellington.
Data confirms more bus replacements for Wellington commuters
The data comes at the end of a chaotic week for train services in the capital
Wellington region mayors blast KiwiRail’s ‘third world’ train disruptions
Metlink plans to resume its full timetable on Thursday after passengers left stranded.
Hutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to act
Residents say they warned the council months ago.
Access cut off to 20 homes after large slip
About 165 households in the area are without water.
Queues out the door for Wellington’s In-N-Out popup
Just minutes after the burger outlet opened, people were lining up for a taste.
Sky-high rent costs hitting Wellington’s former refugee community
The Wellington region is one of 13 areas former refugees are housed around the country.
Wellington budgeting service ‘running out of options’ as cost of living crisis bites
Rising costs are wiping out people's ability to save for emergencies.
Botanic Gardens' redwoods no match for kākā
Rare redwood trees are being stripped of their bark and killed by the birds.
Wayne Brown channels Muldoon: 'Aucklanders who move to Wgtn lift the IQ of both cities'
'I'd love to have you in my city', mayor says to those facing losing their jobs.
Objection! Law students told they must attend lectures in person
Next year second year law students at Victoria University must physically attend class.
Five hundred police brought in for Tamaki's protest
New figures show police were well stocked up with staff for the anti-Government protest.
Landslide threatens homes in Wellington, resident heard 'big crack'
Fire crews and police are at the scene.
Reality stars threaten to expose landlord to followers, lose Tenancy Tribunal case
Pair lose Tenancy Tribunal case after complaining about issues with Auckland property.
Levin residents still barred from returning home
Mayor Bernie Wanden says the council is the contact for displaced residents.
More than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill Road
Authorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.
Interislander down to just one passenger ship
The disruption is due to work being carried out on the Aratere and Kaitaki.
More than 1000 Wellington buses cancelled as Covid, driver shortage take hold
There is a shortage of 120 drivers in Wellington.
Watch live: All flights in and out of Wellington cancelled, high winds rip roof off cafe
The capital is being battered by wind and rain.
'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial
The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.
River dump: Toilet among items left at river
A toilet, a stolen car and numerous tyres - the river is being used as a tip.
Small tornado rips roof off house in Kapiti
No injuries have been reported after the 'mini tornado'.
Arrest after suspected stabbing at Wellington school
Students were hiding under desks after school went into lockdown.
Skid marks near median barrier tarnish new $1.25b roadway
The new $1.25 billion road out of Wellington has been open for a little over a month.
A bridge too far: Transmission Gully road noise angers nearby residents
Residents are frustrated at the disruption to the natural quiet.
Two months to go: Fears for Lambton Quay when department store exits
David Jones will close on June 12 but there's still no word on what will take its place.
Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open
Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.
One week on from the protest: Streets reopen after huge cleanup, businesses still hurting
After huge effort to clean and repair area, businesses desperate to see customers return.
Live: Ardern stands by decision not to engage with protesters, heavy police presence remains
The clean-up continues at Parliament as a heavy police presence remains.
Police at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masks
Police spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.
Grounded: Pilot wanted to kick unmasked pair off plane, 'told they couldn't'
The E tū union said passengers were concerned over the situation unfolding on the plane.
'It felt like freedom': Aucklanders touch down in Wellington on first day of border reopening
The first flight from Auckland to Wellington landed this morning.
Several hundred affected when mandatory vaccine passports introduced at Victoria University
About 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.
Air NZ plane stranded on tarmac for 30 minutes as pair refuse to wear masks
Flight took off after the unmasked pair staff confirmed to staff they had an exemption.