New ZealandRevealed: Sir Peter Jackson's Wellington election spendThe film-maker gave now mayor Andy Foster $30,000 through his companies.16 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandPlea to stop politicising Wellington's $6.4b transport projectA cry from the East over second tunnel saga - 'we are trapped, we're on an island'.11 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandStaff shortages slowing down Wellington building consentsStaff are working overtime while the city council struggles to fill vacancies.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational launches campaign over second Mt Vic tunnelNational will take the second tunnel saga to Election 2020.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.06 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan lay dead for a month in council flat before being discoveredStephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.06 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wellington man throws e-scooter on to traffic islandSome label man a "good citizen" for throwing scooter in Wellington CBD.04 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandWellington taxi drivers accused of 'mafia-like' tacticsReports of drivers circling parking wardens, a 'look out' operation and hogging car parks.04 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandHow much is too much? Councillors and their second jobsWe survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFloundering in the e-scooter and e-bike waveTime to play catch-up: Micromobility the 'genie that's not going back in the bottle'.28 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandGovernment urged to rethink Wellington congestion chargeWellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.27 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City CouncilWellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaintComplaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.25 Nov 06:50 AM
New ZealandEmail leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash againStern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.22 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandTensions behind code of conduct investigation revealedLeaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPomp and circumstance returns to Wellington City CouncilThe clink of mayoral chains, pay rises, free lunches and first meeting nerves.20 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil refusal to release complaints 'bizarre'Wellington city councillor Simon Woolf is facing a code of conduct investigation.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council massage room relocated after outrageParents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.19 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandCode of conduct investigation into Wellington councillor after concernsSimon Woolf is in hot water again after wading into staffing employment matters.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMoney, money, money: Litigating Shelly BayFinancial records reveal mounting donations to groups taking legal action over Shelly Bay.14 Nov 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Lunchtime massages don't trump working mothersMum resorts to expressing breast milk in her car after dedicated parents' room reassigned.14 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor resorted to expressing breast milk in her carWellington City Council slammed for turning parents' room into a massage room.13 Nov 05:11 AM
New ZealandCouncil bans breastfeeding in pools after mother ejectedNew signs will warn mothers: "Please do not breastfeed in the pool".12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSticking it to the GreensWellington councillor David Lee finds a home in New Zealand's newest political party.11 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMoving on from Wellington's cliffhanger election resultClouds clear for new mayor Andy Foster as Justin Lester's vote recount bid is quashed.08 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral recount: Justin Lester doesn't have the numbers he was counting onNew information shines a different light on Wellington's mayoral vote recount saga.07 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandPortfolio rethink after climate-change stoush in WellingtonWellington's mayor has taken transport into his own hands and given himself the portfolio.07 Nov 03:24 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandNew mayor cagey over Wellington tunnel-building missionANALYSIS: Andy Foster changes tune and dodges questions over a second Mt Victoria tunnel.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeveloper's Shelly Bay warning: 'You can't lead the city with no'Ian Cassels: "I wouldn't want to contemplate a city that couldn't keep its word."31 Oct 12:53 AM
New ZealandAndy Foster and Justin Lester share awkward hugMayoral chains have been exchanged under the cloud of a vote recount.30 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandAwkward: Vote recount overshadows council inaugurationTradition is for the outgoing mayor to place the mayoral chains on the incoming mayor.29 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDecision on Shelly Bay resource consent imminentIndependent commissioners have made a decision- lawyers now looking over it.28 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandWellington election vote recount to cost $100,000WCC has $50K insurance cover for a recount but ratepayers will have to foot the rest.21 Oct 10:46 PM
