Cost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructure
Leaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.
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Too trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for help
Burglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".
'Long tunnel' for Let's Get Wellington Moving rethink
Tunnels have long been a point of contention in the $6.4 billion plan.
'Go eat a bat': How Covid sullied many NZers' views of Asia
But a majority believe ties with Asia are important.
Investigations into police use of force increase in one major city by 300% since 2016
Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.
Wellington house fire: Police seek help following suspicious blaze
One person was taken to hospital after two properties were destroyed.
Hope for Russian graduate with disability as INZ reconsiders visa decision
Evgenii Liapin gets work offer as social media manager for Kapiti firm Denim for Dogs.
New deal offered to end Wellington bus pay stoush
The Tramways union will hold a stop-work meeting next week to vote on a new pay deal.
New funding has been secured to build a Porirua Adventure Park
A new Porirua Adventure Park secures new funding but still needs more from the community.
Concern over Let's Get Wellington Moving's lack of dialogue
Wellington's $6.4 billion transport plan has been struggling behind the scenes.
Wellington sinkhole repair estimated to cost $5m
The pipe's replacement required a 24/7 operation and full closure of Jervois Quay.
'Treated as a second class': Tribunal hears arguments for expanding hate speech law
He brought the case after an Auckland pastor made comments about shooting gay people.
Interactive: Who's paying the highest rent in NZ?
Red spread: tenants' plight in two major cities revealed - interactive Herald graphics
Greater Wellington Regional Council appoints new chief executive
The appointment is a familiar face at the council.
'Tremendous 3D jigsaw': Smišek's beehive kilns moved
The relocation of historic beehive kilns made by famous potter Mirek Smišek is complete.
Wellington city struggles with 138% construction workforce shortfall
Doubt is being thrown over the deliverability of big construction projects in the capital.
Watch: How much rents have risen, who's paying most
Auckland rents up 45%, Wellington up 53%
'Derelict for 15 years': Complaints made about house destroyed in Wellington fire
Complaints had been made for years about the 'abandoned, overgrown' Hanson St property.
Airport bus contract expressions of interest close
Submissions are being evaluated with a decision due shortly on who the operator will be.
'Ridiculous' prices: One-bed apartment with no parking sells for $760K
Buying frenzy in capital's housing market putting pressure on first home buyers.
Zoo closes kiwi house to investigate three bird deaths
Wellington Zoo has closed its kiwi house indefinitely as it investigates what went wrong.
Lawyer guilty over false accusation of govt manager hacking social media account
Tribunal describes conduct of lawyer who attacked government manager 'disgraceful'.
Opening of major Kāpiti expressway delayed until late 2022
The Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway is now expected to be open to traffic late next year.
Pair arrested after burglaries
Two people face 37 charges between them after being arrested on Wednesday.
Several alternative versions of Let's Get Wellington Moving being planned
Business cases are months behind schedule and the $6.4b budget has been blown.
Dirty water sparked warning not to drink tap water at Parliament
Subsequent water quality checks indicate no cause for concern.
Transport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in Wellington
Michael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.
Live: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at Parliament
Nurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.
Pike River final sealing on hold – reports
Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.
Operation Trojan Shield: Why did cops spill on fake phone app?
The 'sting of the century' has resulted in 800 arrests worldwide, including across NZ.
'A tragic accident': Coroner's finding into Upper Hutt playground death
A coroner's report says 3yo Amberlie Pennington-Foley's death was a tragic accident.