PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Paul Eagle's power play raises question of Wellington mayoral bidOPINION: The capital's rumour mill is in full swing over who is eyeing up the mayoralty.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport being finalised after independent review of Wellington City CouncilCouncillors and mayor Andy Foster will meet with the reviewer tomorrow to discuss it.13 Apr 02:08 AM
EntertainmentEat, Drink, Play: New Festival to supercharge Wellington's hospitality sectorHeadline events include Opera on the Menu, Dirty Little Drag Bingo and a Psychic Supper.11 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandNZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investmentComing up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?10 Apr 12:38 AM
New Zealand2000 properties on Wellington's recycling blacklist to get clean slateCity councillor says city is too focused on punishing people rather than educating them.08 Apr 01:42 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor accused of delaying tactics over mana whenua voting rights"We shouldn't be asking the community whether we should uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi."08 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council to investigate car-free central city by 2025Councillor says the council's vision for the city cannot be dominated by private vehicles.07 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandAudit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipesThe council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.06 Apr 03:54 AM
KahuWellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remunerationVoting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.03 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandWellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructureAudit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.30 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandAccident on popular Wellington slide sparks safety concernsA young girl broke her right tibia, requiring a full leg cast from her hip to her toes.25 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incidentUntreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.25 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandYouth hub being investigated for Wellington's troubled CBDCBD 'in dire need of a makeover', hub would get youth of the streets in vulnerable hours.24 Mar 09:46 PM
New ZealandCouncil group opposes cashless bus services'Vulnerable users' will suffer if regional council makes express services cashless.24 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandWellington's St James Theatre battling water leaks and resourcing issuesAssurances are being made the building will be ready for NZ Festival, despite the issues.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City councillor reveals stress, panic attacks and fear"I didn't even know what was happening, I just started feeling a lot of pain in my chest."22 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionTop Wellington restaurant closes for earthquake strengtheningThe plant-based restaurant is just across the road from the Prime Minister's residence.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandApplication for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissedA $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.17 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quitsSarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.17 Mar 12:28 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinksA video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in WellingtonGender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped upThe proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.11 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandWellington City takes first step to establish Māori wardCouncillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.10 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.09 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandWellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionateCouncil data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.08 Mar 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Strategic leadership vacuum': Positions vacant at Let's Get Wellington MovingFive are 'lead' roles, one 'managerial', one 'partner', and legal and comms advisors.07 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering bodyWellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential for violence always there': Hospo and bouncer staff on Wellington CBDPolice are investigating an alleged assault outside a Wellington nightclub last weekend.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council proposes one-off rates increase of 13.5 per centWellington City Council has finalised its budget for the next 10 years.04 Mar 07:32 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor backtracks after Central Library controversyPrivatisation of part of the library building is set to be taken completely off the table.03 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council pulls the plug on $76 million loan for airportConfusion over one line in the city council's operating budget sets alarm bells ringing.03 Mar 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Wgtn Mayor's inability to learn - and be a leaderAndy Foster's proposal to re-litigate the central library has set off a nuclear reaction.02 Mar 04:00 PM
