New ZealandFury at loan sharks opened near vulnerable groups, 'bullying' poster displayedA high-cost lender has opened near a social housing complex and refugee support service.01 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandSecond Wellington councillor reconsiders controversial library voteCouncillors are desperately seeking advice on how to take privatisation off the table.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council review could cost ratepayers almost $75,000Mayor:"It's more a question of what is the cost of not doing it and not getting it right."26 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor appoints independent reviewer for embattled councilThe review will examine decision making as well as media and social media coverage.25 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandTime's almost up: Minister and officials to meet over Let's Get Wellington MovingWaka Kotahi NZTA chairman: 'The programme as it currently sits has no public credibility.'25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor's funding cut for Chinese Garden prompts email to Auditor-GeneralThe Auditor-General has been contacted twice in the past week over the meeting.25 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandCall for LGNZ to undertake Wellington City Council independent reviewCouncillor Jill Day says all elected members should have a say on who does the review.24 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council the place where no one wants to beANALYSIS: Wellington Mayor announces independent review to help douse toxic flames.24 Feb 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Rancour and partisanship': Wgtn Mayor announces independent review of council governanceMayor: "It is clear we cannot keep working the way we are. Our city deserves better."23 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandGreen Party to issue 'please explain' over Wellington deputy mayor's cycleway voteMembers aren't happy after Sarah Free voted against a proposal to triple cycleways budget.23 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Ratings upgrade a big tick for NZ, but what will it mean?While NZ's ratings upgrade is definitely good news, the immediate impact may be muted.23 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandCommunity's 'shock' at possible church demolitionThe church could become heritage listed, but the new owner can knock it down before then.23 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandMinister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yetMahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".22 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandWhy Wellington's Green Deputy Mayor voted against tripling cycleway budgetSarah Free defends her controversial vote at "shambles" council budget meeting.19 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeads should roll over Wellington's $6.4b transport planAccountability starts at the top for unacceptable state of Let's Get Wellington Moving.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'I deliberately didn't mince my words': Transport Minister speaks after scathing letterMichael Wood outlines more of the plan to get Let's Get Wellington Moving actually moving.16 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians split on proposals to densify city housing'We might lose a few old houses along the way but there's so much more to be gained.'16 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandReview finds Wellington's $6.4b transport plan at risk of failingLet's Get Wellington Moving has been found wanting in an internal review.11 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandWellington's whopping 14pc rates rise; $2.7b for water woesMayor Andy Foster says it's the most challenging budget he has ever seen.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo airport bus to Hutt City a 'slap in the face'The future of the Airport Flyer bus is up for debate at a transport meeting this morning.10 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandKākā baby boom: Native bird numbers increasing in the capitalPet owners are asked to keep their dogs on a leash around Wellington's reserves.10 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandReview into Let's Get Wellington Moving to be made publicThe $6.4 billion transport plan's lengthily 'health check' has left many frustrated.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the FutureThe building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.09 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandTax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment ownersWellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.09 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuCritics question salute for Queen on NZ's national dayWellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.05 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCouncil agrees to underwrite World of Wearable ArtsWOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.03 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandWellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuNotice of Motion filed to establish Māori Ward in WellingtonCity councillor Jill Day has the support of the mayor and seven other councillors.02 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandBurst pipes in Wellington: Council wants more money to assess network"The first concern is making sure we understand the state of it," said the Mayor.28 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandVictoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoushThe university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAon insurance employee leaves job after online death threatWellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reported the threat at the end of last year.27 Jan 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Essential' toilet flushing only: Burst water pipe disrupts Wgtn trafficResidents are asked to flush the toilet only if essential.25 Jan 06:34 PM
EntertainmentWhats On in Wellington: Anniversary weekend activitiesThere's an event for all weather conditions this Wellington Anniversary weekend.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay occupation: Mau Whenua 'resolute' after serving trespass notice to developersMau Whenua yesterday served a trespass notice to The Wellington Company.20 Jan 09:33 PM
