One critical after crash between cyclist and car
The incident happened in the Ngaio Gorge, where roadworks are due to start.
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Inner-city Wellington building cordoned off
City councillor says the cordon is a last resort for the heritage-listed building.
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Sir Peter Jackson in fresh war of words over $500m Shelly Bay development.
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Fresh consent for development at Shelly Bay is expected to be lodged imminently.
Mystery donations for battle over Shelly Bay
Financial statements show at least a quarter of a million dollars has been donated.
Record objections against Wellington liquor shop
More than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.
New report: 80 sleeping rough, begging in Wellington
They have been cycled through prison, night shelters, rough sleeping and couch surfing.
Sir Peter Jackson's searing email to mayor
Sir Peter Jackson says care needs to be taken with the "precious green space".
City councillors consider stance on Vic Uni name change
Call for city council to take a formal position against uni's name-change proposal.
Wall of love set up after Christchurch shootings
People can write messages of love and support on the wall.
Lime 'shocked' as it loses out to Uber in Wellington e-scooter trial
Third e-scooter ride-sharing outfit is coming to the capital.
Mojo joins cup-lending system to reduce waste
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Wellington beaches to go smokefree
The beaches and a pedestrian area near Lambton Quay will go smoke free this year.
Victoria Uni reviews 10pm drinking kick out
Vic is fighting a liquor ban in Kelburn Park- a well known haunt for students.
Vic Uni name change 'not our business'
Councillors say it's not the role of WCC to have an official position on the issue.
$112 million signed off for Town Hall
The fate of Wellington's Town Hall will be revealed today, after a budget blow-out.
Mercury rising: Kapa haka Bohemian Rhapsody lights up Te Matatini
Queen's iconic hit song has rung out at the gathering in Wellington.
Te Matatini lights up Wellington
More than 40 teams are taking part in the country's national kapa haka festival.
Emergency accommodation for Wellington students
Prominent property developer Ian Cassels is offering rooms for $20 a night.
Wellington whale part of VR version of capital
The game allows players to go through six Wellington experiences.
Lime assessing safety of e-scooters after recall
There will be a series of safety workshops in the Hutt Valley for riders.
Hundreds of lizards on the move
Lizard population rehomed to make way for new walking and biking paths in Wellington.
Chocolate used to lure rats to their death
Chocolate cravings are proving too hard to resist for Wellington rats.
Wellington's Council 350-home project knocked back after community group court room victory
Wellington City Council's plans to develop Shelly Bay has been hit a major blow.
Lime scooters could come to Wellington
Lime scooters are getting a mixed reception from Wellington council members.
Leap year: Wellington now has nine $1 million suburbs
Land value has also shot up by 77 per cent for residential sections.
Science of the shake: What caused the 6.2 quake
The magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt throughout much of New Zealand.
Bus strikes in Wellington called off
A strike action by a small number of Tramways union members has been called off.
No regional fuel tax for Wellington
The council says it is not in discussions over the fuel tax.
Police 'embarrass the kids' to prevent sexual assault
Detective Sergeant Grant Carroll's approach is blunt, but it could prevent an assault.
Man injured as he scales and snaps $300k sculpture
Man climbs Wellington's Water Whirler sculpture, bending it and eventually breaking it.
Your say: Those who came before Kate Sheppard
Readers have their say on women's suffrage; ratepayers' burden; and pokie problems
Te Papa museum clad in similar panels to Grenfell Tower
Te Papa museum was found to have ACP cladding in some areas.