New ZealandEight per cent rates rise for WellingtonThe increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.30 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandPaul Eagle's campaign engages lawyer over billboard stoushThe mayoral candidate has obtained legal advice that his billboards should be allowed.29 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scornEagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.27 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandRongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bidPaul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.26 Jun 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secretLabour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillorsCouncillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.31 May 06:39 PM
New ZealandBudget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182mIt's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.26 May 01:39 AM
New ZealandWellington Water requests $6 million to restore fluoride to residentsThe company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Budget 2022 means for Wellington: From social housing to transport woesNo money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mystery behind human skull found in Wellington yardThe skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.20 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandNew boss revealed for Wellington's multi-billion-dollar transport planLet's Get Wellington Moving has been without a permanent boss for more than a year.13 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossingAirport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.12 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandFamily waits months to return home after fire next door raises asbestos concernsAsbestos issues delay Wellington family to return home after neighbours' house fire.10 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Jaaacinda no' - American prankster infiltrates Wellington City Council Zoom meetingAlex Stein feigned tears saying wife had left him because he couldn't make love to her.05 May 03:11 AM
TravelWelly-being: An eco-friendly weekend in the capitalNew Zealand's capital is full of eats and activities for the eco-conscious traveller.03 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe streets have eyes worth millions - but does that make them safer?There are more than 10,000 CCTV cameras surveilling public outdoor spaces in New Zealand.28 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandMahanga Bay occupation: Council and police demolish temporary structuresThe occupation formed after the anti-mandate protest at Parliament was broken up.19 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandCity councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himselfSean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.14 Apr 03:41 AM
Construction'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delaysSome builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.14 Apr 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the bootIona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Parking wardens deserve new shoes, don't put the boot inA recent attack on how much Wellington City Council is paying for shoes is mean and petty.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We asked for more': Wellington mayor wanted $6m but got only $200kThe money was to bolster those businesses affected by the Parliament protests.24 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandBuy your own piece of Wellington's central library: Designer chairs up for auctionA total of 12 chairs and seats have already been sold for $9,000.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water board says no conflict of interest in fluoride failure inquiryDoug Martin, founder of MartinJenkins, has been appointed to lead the inquiry.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failureThe lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.22 Mar 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFluoridation tanks used in Wellington past their use-by-date, one facility inaccessibleThe truth about the state of Wellington's fluoride facilities has gone from bad to worse.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failureAn independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year17 Mar 10:15 PM
New Zealand$35m 'talkfest': National says consultants getting rich under LabourBut Transport Minister says National is being childish over Let's Get Wellington Moving.13 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandLabour announces Wellington council candidatesThe party is putting forward a mix of experienced councillors and new candidates.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Paul Eagle yet to land, Labour tight-lipped on Wellington mayoral candidateWill Paul Eagle run for capital's mayoralty? If he does, will it be on a Labour ticket?13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 40% of Wellington council teams off sick, services slashedCovid 19 sweeps through Wellington City Council's workforce and contractors.11 Mar 10:56 PM
New ZealandReport finds cars are occupying too much valuable land in WellingtonReport says attractive land occupied by cars could be used for more people activities.11 Mar 02:00 AM