Construction to upgrade dangerous Wellington playground under way
Several young children have been seriously injured on the playground's slide.
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Wellington's year in review: Delta, Transmission Gully, and Mittens the cat
Wellington didn't have a cracking year, but there are moments and people to be proud of.
'My final moments': Woman terrified after ceiling falls in during dinner
"We heard the ceiling creaking. Then in a split second it all happened."
Pooches allowed on Wellington's cable car permanently after successful trial
There's only been one accident to date which was swiftly cleaned up in minutes.
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbish
The amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.
Found! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountain
The bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.
Privacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong people
About 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.
Live: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face police
The protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.
Wellington City Council wins landmark appeal to take possession of quake-prone buildings
Council can now undertake seismic work and charge the cost back to the building owners.
'Accident waiting to happen': At least one person likely exposed to asbestos at Shelly Bay
Protesters continue to occupy land at the bay despite health and safety risks.
Not one applicant to Govt's $23m earthquake loan scheme
Fund designed to help owners strengthen their buildings.
Council in the dark over hundreds of potentially deadly buildings
Only 40 per cent of earthquake-prone building owners responded to a council survey.
A Capital Letter: Councillors deserve pay rises, don't begrudge them
OPINION: Councillors are contacted at all hours and they don't have personal assistants.
Tawa and Johnsonville see greater increase in house values than Oriental Bay
The average house value in Tawa and Johnsonville has increased more than 70 per cent.
Shelly Bay battle: De-escalation talks in progress, land occupation continues
A notice of motion supported by Mayor Andy Foster is also likely to be withdrawn.
Wellington house values jump 60 per cent, average land value more than doubles
There are now no Wellington suburbs with an average value below $1m.
CCDHB reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated, second DHB in the country
The news was revealed hours before the government's traffic light announcement.
Black Friday: Retail NZ says transport plans add to feel of gloom in Wellington
Removing cars from CBD further dampening Christmas spirit - Retail NZ.
More than 600 Wellington council tenants missing out on rent subsidy
Wellington City councillor says the numbers show the council's policy isn't working.
Jump in staff turnover due to uncertainty over three waters reform
Wellington Water is trying to expand its organisation.
A Capital Letter: Why Wellington's mayoral race has started early
Wellington's worst kept secret is officially out.
Wellington City Council: Who's running again and who's not?
Wellington's mayoral race has kicked off a year out from local body elections.
Former Green Party chief of staff kicks off Wellington mayoral race
Tory Whanau has lived in a state house, won Lotto, and negotiated with New Zealand First.
Councillors' unwanted pay rise reaches Regulations Review Committee
Wellington City councillors are fighting against giving themselves an unwanted pay rise.
Wellington City Council considers slashing this year's capex budget by $80m
Under the proposal, the rollout of new cycleways would be delayed.
Project to fix Wellington's Carillon tower extended by five years
The Government says restoration will be complete "well before" 2027 deadline.
Solution agreed for Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway
Councillor says the cycleway was the biggest mistake he's ever made in his council career.
Cuba St Bucket Fountain likely to remain missing a bucket for at least another month
Engineers are hard at work hand-crafting a new bucket.
Covid-19: Car parks could be turned into dining spaces in Wellington
Wellington City Council is putting together a hospitality support package ahead of summer.
Lockdown protesters descend on Parliament
Thousands of protesters have brought the CBD to a standstill as they march to Parliament.
Wellington City Council accused of not learning from past mistakes over Island Bay cycleway
Proposals will drive further division within the Island Bay community, says councillor.
Two options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealed
The cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.
Commuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car park
The levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.
Concern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new library
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".