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Large slips block roads in and out of two Wellington suburbs
The capital is in for a soggy weekend, with MetService issuing a heavy rain watch.
Section of Transmission Gully closes for repairs, big pothole spotted
One motorist encountered a pothole that 'could have ripped the tyre clean off' his car.
Cancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosis
Sean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.
Wellington mayoralty: Paul Eagle shows his hand
Campaign launch turnout shows Eagle has clearly been doing the groundwork for months.
Wellington property owners stung with double the average rates increase
About 27,000 property owners will have to fork out for a more than 15 per cent increase.
Wellington 'out of step' with only one special voting booth
Other main centres have planned several locations for special voting in local elections.
Wellington councillor to become Labour President
Day certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.
Fifty businesses get payouts after 'devastating' Parliament protest
The money comes from a $1.2 million fund to recognise the severe disruption caused.
Heads yet to roll at Wellington Water despite fluoride failure
Water in the region has been inadequately fluoridated for six years.
Wellington's water has been inadequately fluoridated for six years, review finds
A review has been made public after fluoride facilities were turned off last year.
'Stinky': Metre-long fish, dog poo found in recycling
Council workers also found dirty nappies, corn on the cob, and jandals in the recycling.
Watch: Wellington's new convention centre Tākina takes shape
The $179 million project is due to open in June next year.
Andy Foster announces Wellington mayoral bid on Newstalk ZB
His first term as mayor after decades of being a city councillor has proved challenging.
Wellington pool to temporarily close due to lifeguard shortage
The city council is offering a new starting salary for full-time lifeguards of $51,633.
Fears second Mt Vic tunnel could be turned into four lanes for cars
Some councillors are worried future governments will change Let's Get Wellington Moving.
Wellington City Council votes against joining Three Waters 'splinter group'
But mayor Andy Foster says he doesn't like the Government's reforms.
'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial
The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.
Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Eight per cent rates rise for Wellington
The increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.
Paul Eagle's campaign engages lawyer over billboard stoush
The mayoral candidate has obtained legal advice that his billboards should be allowed.
'Labour doesn't rate him': Wellington Mayoral announcement met with scorn
Eagle announced on Monday that he is running for Wellington Mayor.
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid
Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.
Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret
Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.
Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors
Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.
Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?
Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.
Budget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182m
It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.
Wellington Water requests $6 million to restore fluoride to residents
The company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.
What Budget 2022 means for Wellington: From social housing to transport woes
No money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.
The mystery behind human skull found in Wellington yard
The skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.
New boss revealed for Wellington's multi-billion-dollar transport plan
Let's Get Wellington Moving has been without a permanent boss for more than a year.
Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Family waits months to return home after fire next door raises asbestos concerns
Asbestos issues delay Wellington family to return home after neighbours' house fire.