PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: No one is above the rules for earthquake safetyKiwiRail doesn't decide a building's earthquake prone status, that's the council's job.04 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail accused of flouting the rules over railway stationKiwiRail removed earthquake prone building signs in Wellington without council approval.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandShelly Bay row in full swingA clash of election politics, another scathing letter and the tick tock of the clock.27 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandJustin Lester doubling down on Shelly Bay"Almost everybody I talk to think Shelly Bay is a rusting eyesore."27 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor calls for Wellington to abandon e-scooter trial"We will have an accident, and we will be culpable."22 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandFormer council employee awarded $20,000 by Employment Relations AuthorityERA rules failure to investigate personal grievance caused physical and emotional harm.21 Aug 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe veteran councillor, Sir Peter Jackson and the fight for Wellington's mayoraltyWhen Shelly Bay, a councillor of 27 years, and Sir Peter Jackson land on the same page.20 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSir Peter Jackson bankrolling mayoral candidateAn email has been sent to Weta employees asking them to join Jackson in support.16 Aug 02:26 AM
New ZealandWellington haka pedestrian signals nearly scrappedThey were only allowed after last-minute intervention by NZTA's acting chief executive.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'That's why 51 Muslims died': Wellington Mayor calls out 'racist' after vile email"Their rant isn't about immigration. This is racism."12 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandCouncillor announces Wellington mayoral bidDiane Calvert says Wellingtonians have had enough of overspending and secret deals.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCapital transport solutions 'steamrolled'Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.08 Aug 08:41 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropist's $1m gift to national music centreChris Parkin said Wellington had done so much for him, and he wants to give back.06 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandIs an eleventh-hour Wellington City mayoral bid on the way?Diane Calvert will neither confirm or deny rumours she's planning a bid for the top job.06 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandParking warden's 'ironic' illegal parkingA Hamilton council warden has parked illegally to issue a parking ticket - but it's legal.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDivision over calls for Genter's secret letter to be releasedWhat did Julie Anne Genter say about Let's Get Wellington Moving? Not everyone cares.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional transport authority mooted for WellingtonWellington's transport operating model 'far from perfect'.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It felt like a junket': Controversial China trip postponedWellington regional councillors welcome the move following concerns about transparency.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlogger throws hat into ring in Wellington mayoral raceConor Hill announces bid for the top job - the blogger who ran a fake mayoral campaign.10 Jul 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Last ditch effort' fails in Roseneath fence fightJustice Karen Clark said it had been a "fruitless cycle of litigation" burdening the court04 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandCompostable coffee cups still ending up in landfillsEco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.02 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's battle against stolen bicycles"[Locks] are just clipped like a knife going through butter."27 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil approves plan to fix capital congestionCouncillors voted unanimously to support the indicative package.26 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandSecond Mt Vic tunnel this week's Let's Get Wellington Moving headacheWill private vehicles be allowed in a second Mt Victoria tunnel?14 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandPush for a green infrastructure bond in WellingtonThe Green Party has launched its local body election campaign for the capital.13 Jun 11:11 PM
New ZealandThe grand plan behind a Wellington liquor banCould the harmonious existence of Kelburn residents and students be on the horizon?13 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandWellington buildings under fresh seismic microscopeThe central library, Bowen House, what's next?12 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNo town hall, no go for show: Drax Project snubs WellingtonThe band's move highlights the heavy weight of the city's growing construction projects.07 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandYoung women setting sights on local politicsYoung women want to shake-up the "male, pale and stale" local council status quo.06 Jun 09:12 PM
KahuWellington Housing First contracts revealedOne of the contracts has been awarded to Maori housing provider Kahungunu Whānau Services.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCampaign for trackless trams to KaroriThere are already plans afoot for any money left over in Let's Get Welly Moving's kitty.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoyal New Zealand Ballet finds new homeThe temporary premises at the Michael Fowler Centre car park will be opened this morning.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears Wellington social housing land will be privatisedShould there be space for affordable homes in Wellington's Arlington redevelopment?03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe fight for Wellington: New political party formedThe Wellington Party will be launched next month to contest local body elections.30 May 10:00 PM