Documents prove Wellington's wastewater collapse was avoidable
A major wastewater tunnel collapsed after being left unchecked for 16 years.
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Wellington water woes: Crucial report was lost in archives
A lost 2004 report identified problems with a wastewater tunnel that went on to collapse.
It is one of NZ's most iconic buildings. Why its future looks shaky.
Owners have $42,000 in fund for quake strengthening but it's going to cost at least $11m.
Why are quake prone buildings any different to leaky homes?
Government bailed out leaky home owners but quake prone building owners only get a loan.
Million-dollar fix: Hotel's plan to get past 3 per cent quake rating
Wellesley Boutique Hotel to be base isolated, joining the ranks of Parliament and Te Papa.
Proposals revealed to axe cars from Wellington's Golden Mile
Up to 200 car parks are on the chopping block but footpaths could widen by three quarters.
Comment: Charity donations muddle pay cut promise
Wellington's deputy mayor counted money she was already giving to charity in her pay cut.
'Salary sacrifice': Existing charity donations counted for pay cut
Wellington's deputy mayor used existing charity donations towards her pay reduction.
Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says
Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.
Wellington moves to crackdown on unwanted junk mail
Waste of time? Auckland Council has never prosecuted or issued a fine under similar bylaw.
Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium
Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.
Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit
Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.
Councillors resolve 'Facebook attack' squabble
Councillors sort their differences but find common ground against mayor.
Two thirds of Wellingtonians want to work from home more
Tumbleweed in the streets? New survey shows heart of the city is in jeopardy.
Cost blowout: Omāroro Reservoir 'too big to fail'
Wellington City Council has poured a further $10m into the project.
False start: Wellington's $200m library fix questioned
Debate over the future of the city's central library has been delayed at the last minute.
$200m problem: Why is Wellington's central library closed?
It wasn't damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake, it's not even technically earthquake prone.
Wellington's closed central library will cost $200m to repair
Documents reveal options to get the city's heart beating again and how much they'll cost.
New legal challenge launched over Shelly Bay development
Enterprise Miramar has filed judicial review proceedings at the High Court.
Second chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifecta
A spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.
What did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?
Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.
Auckland parking wardens' lenient approach before crackdown next week
You might want to thank your parking warden, this time.
120 tonnes in one day: Wellington recycling like 'Christmas on steroids'
Tonnes of recycling ending up at the landfill every day so the system isn't overwhelmed.
Wellington City Council back issuing parking tickets
Hundreds of parking tickets are being issued per day in Wellington.
A popular Wellington four-wheel-driving track could close indefinitely
A busy four-wheel-drive track could be closed indefinitely.
Wellington's back to work footpath etiquette explained
No looking at your cellphones if possible, not even to gaze upon your latest Tinder match.
Council pay cuts only for those earning more than $100k
New legislation gives the Remuneration Authority power to make pay cuts.
Wellington mayor refuses to disclose pay cut details
Andy Foster says a request for which charities he's donating to is 'too intrusive'.
Free parking is over: Wellingtonians slapped with 800 fines
Some motorists in the CBD have been caught out twice in one day.
Wellington Zoo to reopen for free in level 2
It's free entry at the zoo until the end of next month.
Wellington's stockpiled recycling bound for the landfill
Recycling collections are resuming in the city but no promises material will be recycled.
Move to make Wellington's most confusing intersection safer
Motorists navigate Cuba St crossroads with wild hand gestures and awkward side glances.
Locked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flop
ANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.
David Jones dispels rumours it's closing NZ stores for good
The retailer has confirmed it has no plans to change its store operations in New Zealand.