Proposed restructure at Wellington's City Gallery 'ruinous'
Confidential restructure proposal being consulted on with 147 staff across arts sector.
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Police to amalgamate Wellington District's Adult Sexual Assault units
New team will work alongside the centralised Child Protection Team.
Former top cop recovering from serious injuries following motorcycle crash
Viv Rickard was previously police deputy commissioner.
Nick Mills announced as new host for Newstalk ZB Mornings
The well-known Wellington identity and entrepreneur will hit the airwaves from July.
New chief of staff appointed in Wellington mayor's office
Sarah Owen quit last month after less than a year in the job.
Three men arrested after alleged kidnapping at university hostel
The alleged offenders are due to appear in court next Wednesday.
Mayor: 'It would be a travesty to stop it now'
Mayor of Horowhenua Bernie Wanden is urging Government to continue with OZNL as planned
Dramatic drop in masks on buses - drivers 'challenged'
They are forced to rely on a system of trust to ensure mask rules are maintained.
Carterton raises over $16k for grieving family
"The community just came together and wrapped around that family."
Wellington's king of pizza Tommy Millions closes two sites
Closures follow a string of others as fewer visit CBD and more people work from home.
'Our voices have been heard': Young Wellington students await council action on safety in the capital's streets
'Decision-makers shouldn't be willing to accept one more assault happening in the city.'
Rape charges dismissed due to 43-year wait
The man's charges were dismissed on a narrow margin due to the lengthy delay.
Historic tram's new home after 50-plus years in Auckland
A historic Wellington tram has a new home in storage at Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki.
Immigration NZ investigating allegations of migrant sex work in Wellington
Concerns were raised three times between July 2018 and January 2020.
'Cheeky twinkle in his eye': Tributes flow for Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull
Dave Cull was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October last year.
AA boss puts foot down on speed limit proposals
Craig Bowyer says roads need to be better engineered.
Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'
'If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.
To catch a serial killer: 'Absolutely gripping' - real-life hero of Netflix show lives in NZ
The Serpent diplomat: 'I'd seen people dead before but... not in that manner.'
Opinion: Wellington council's social housing arm will be insolvent by 2023
A second bailout request raises questions over WCC's status as a social housing provider.
Frenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court finds
Godfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.
Local government reform needs to be 'bold'
Kāpiti councillor calls for decisive action in local government reform
Death sparks safety review of Wellington social housing
Wellington City Council to review social housing policies after a woman was found dead.
Disruptions, delays for Remutaka Hill next month
Night closures and daytime disruptions norm for three weeks in May a vital work done.
New businesses need pandemic support - coffee entrepreneur
Business has been tough since Covid-19, and now, Bean Merchant doesn't turn a profit.
Clinging to pool noodle: Hypothermic man rescued after dinghy sinks
Sea conditions were rough - with a 25-knot northwesterly wind and a metre of swell.
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Man in court after body found in Wellington apartment
The 42-year-old man appeared in court this morning.
Anzac Day: Watch - Prince William, Kate's special message, sweet gift to NZ
Thousands of Kiwis have been gathering to remember our fallen soldiers.
Her grandad died on a WWII battlefield. She'll hear his voice for the first time today
"It's a very unique link to a person we never knew".
Sex assault: 'I felt judged' - woman's anger after taking 'stealthing' case to police
"The whole system definitely failed me and so many other people."
Wellington bus lockout to end after court rules against NZ Bus
The Employment Court was called in to resolve the Wellington stand-off.
Proceedings filed in the High Court questioning the legality of the vaccine roll out
The group's lawyer says documents were put forward last Thursday.
Counterfeit cash: Businesses warned, person found with 14 fake $100 notes
One person has been charged in the Hutt with possession of counterfeit notes.
NZ Bus slammed for 'appalling' lockout notice as drivers demand living wage
'To lock them out indefinitely is really just to bludgeon them into submission.'