WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
New ZealandWellington waterfront fences to be removed this week after safety reviewThe fencing was installed after the 2023 death of 24-year-old Isaac Levings.03 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayorMcNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandDunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrow25 Oct 11:38 PM
PremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburb25 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent history24 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?23 Oct 04:00 PM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move14 Oct 03:53 AM
WellingtonAndrew Little says Wellington Council has launched review of controversial $116m project13 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrongOPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandAndrew Little elected mayor of WellingtonThe former Labour leader spoke to media after getting the call from the council CEO. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Oct 03:37 AM
Wellington'Endless amount of offers': Hope for cafe shutting for Sir Peter Jackson project?The owners say they were wrong to blame Jackson and hope to find a new site for the cafe.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil error led to $7000 painted portrait of mayorWellington's directive for photo portraits was set in 2023 to cut costs.09 Oct 12:43 AM
Wellington‘Wouldn’t wish that upon anyone’: Tory Whanau hits out at abuse in final speechIt comes as Whanau says old leaked documents show sexism at council has not changed.07 Oct 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Oh boy': Call recording shows what council was told about secret files sold in old deskA council spokesman initially thought the matter was likely social media “mischief”.03 Oct 02:49 AM
Herald NOWInside Wellington’s secret mayoral desk documents accidentally sold at dumpConfidential Wellington City Council papers found in a mayoral desk sold at a dump, later revealed after ending up in a buyer’s hands.Watch01 Oct 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dumpThe Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonWellington mayoral candidate says he’d quit and call in commissioners if council blocked his policiesKarl Tiefenbacher says he’d seek to replace the council if he can't deliver his goals.01 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidate Karl Tiefenbacher vows to resign if unable to implement policiesTiefenbacher says he would resign as mayor and ask the Government to call in commissioners if his council stopped him from delivering on his policies. Video / Mark MitchellWatch01 Oct 12:07 AM
Wellington'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tipThe cache containing serious workplace allegations was in a old desk sold at the dump.25 Sep 09:07 PM
Wellington‘I’m appalled’: Stash of top-secret files found in old mayoral desk sold to man at dumpThe cache contained documents detailing staff pay and serious workplace allegations.25 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandHighly confidential council documents found in old mayoral desk bought from tip shopConfidential Wellington City Council documents have ended up in the hands of the public after the council sold off the old mayoral desk at the city’s dump. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'It needs to be pulled down': Neighbours welcome demolition of abandoned homePolice have warned the property attracted crime and potential squatters.20 Sep 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'We argued about it for years': Transmission Gully delivers $79m in benefitsThe $1.25b motorway, opened in 2022, is technically still not finished.19 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandSevere winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rollsWellington schools remain open despite wind warnings of up to 120km/h.17 Sep 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Woke' uproar or 'catastrophic blow'? Shane Jones defends prospecting bid near Zealandia'No one has started mining the Basin Reserve, we’re talking about private property'.14 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
WellingtonShock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia ecosanctuaryThe proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.12 Sep 02:47 AM
WellingtonSir Peter Jackson’s vision realised as 'majestic' peninsula becomes public reserve The Wellington space is expected to be open to the public within the next 6 to 12 months.10 Sep 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonConsultants called in to review Wellington City Council, layoffs expectedConsultancy firm Deloitte is looking into the council's staffing and services.08 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington tunnel plans 'shrouded in secrecy' as consultant costs hit $7mMt Victoria residents say they've heard 'nothing' of plans, as consultant spending rises.07 Sep 05:00 PM
