New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council officesPolice arrested Graham Bloxham in mid-January at a protest but laid no charges.01 Apr 04:39 AM
PremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recoveryOPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumWellington‘Sobering’: Wellingtonians could face $6800 average water bills in a decadeUnder the new model, property owners will soon start receiving separate water charges.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonTory Whanau rejects claim she helped design council's new HQ layout, Little 'fuming' over new office20 Mar 01:06 AM
PremiumWellingtonTensions brew over WCC's new HQ as execs get top views, mayor has carpark outlook19 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates caps12 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonInvestigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months away12 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumWellington Most business leaders back Little but say Wellington still on wrong track10 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposalConsultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.05 Mar 11:12 PM
New Zealand'People want answers': Moa Point repair gear still not even orderedWellington Water says ordering key replacement gear may take months.05 Mar 04:53 AM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersbyWellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
WellingtonCouncil criticised in investigation over secret files sold in old mayoral desk tip shop saleMultiple failings show the council is at risk of repeating a privacy breach. 19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandControversial high-rise development approved in WellingtonNeighbours concerned about 25,000 truck trips over two years on their shared driveway.19 Feb 04:48 AM
WellingtonCouncil puts cycleway expansion on hold after Wellington sewage disasterSeeking financial savings, the council is prioritising its response to Moa Point.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonHeckles and jeers at community meeting over sewage plant failureThe cause of the catastrophic failure remains unknown.16 Feb 06:17 PM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandSevere winds, 7m swells and power cuts hit WellingtonMetService warns swells could reach seven metres on Wellington's south coast.15 Feb 07:17 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington‘Isn’t sustainable’: Andrew Little commits to tackle commercial rates The mayor spoke at a "state of the capital" event this morning.11 Feb 09:56 PM
WellingtonWellington Water a ‘disastrous organisation’, ex councillor saysQuestions arose this week over funding delegations in a 2021 council meeting. 11 Feb 09:40 PM
WellingtonOfficial silent on missed warning signs before 'catastrophic' sewage plant failureThe Wellington Water boss revealed there were potential signals of trouble at the plant.11 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
Herald NOWWellington sewage spill: Mayor met Prime Minister, inquiry launchedWellington Mayor Andrew Little reveals what was achieved during his meeting with Luxon. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Feb 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Who knew what, when?' What mayor wants from sewage catastrophe inquiryThe quality of work carried out at the plant will be investigated.09 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandGovt agrees to inquiry into Wellington's 'catastrophic' sewage spillMayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.09 Feb 05:49 AM
Wellington'It will be months' before wastewater stops discharging into Wellington coastAbout 70 million litres of raw sewage is still flushing into water off the South Coast. 08 Feb 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficitOPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfallRaw sewage had flowed directly into the South Coast for several days.05 Feb 10:43 PM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museumOfficials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.04 Feb 04:31 AM
