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Beam scooters banned from operating in Wellington
The company broke its fleet cap in the capital.
Wellington council considering $1500 grants to struggling businesses
One councillor suggested the fund was 'not meaningful'.
Man arrested after Wellington convention centre's windows smashed
Several buildings have had windows damaged in the early morning vandalism spree.
Editorial: Positive change afoot but will Wellington businesses survive to see it?
OPINION: The mayor says the next 10 years will reshape the city.
Financial help considered as more disruption looms for struggling Wellington businesses
A major project to 'revitalise' Wellington's Golden Mile starts next year.
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Inside Sir Peter Jackson’s biggest land deal of the year
Interests associated with the filmmaker have spent $105m on a large block of land.
Mysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?
There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets.
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.
Biggest deal of 2024: Sir Peter Jackson’s links to $105m Lyall Bay purchase
Filmmaker has plans to build a film museum.
Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’
Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch
OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.
'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars
Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.
Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils
Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.
Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another
Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.
'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites man
The dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.
Wellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote
'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'
Tory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine months
The pair previously worked together at the Green Party.
'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 years
But, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.
Council officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossings
NZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".
'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements
An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.
'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
Why your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te Pou
OPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.
How many of Tory Whanau’s 27 campaign promises has she achieved?
And why her flagship policy never will be.
Wellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark Govt
About 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.
Editorial: Reading sale confirms Tory Whanau's deal was a dud
OPINION: Far from 'killing' Courtenay Place, the deal falling through proved a lifeline.
Council erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court finds
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.
Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.
Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'
The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.
Rugby club applies to renew liquor licence after patron jailed for fatal hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.