Petone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered today
Today's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.
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Artist surprised and humbled by award
'Winning the award has validated that my art is appreciated and enjoyed.'
Woman accused of killing 79-year-old Wellington woman charged with fraud
The matter will be heard alongside the murder charge at the High Court next month.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
New programme for preschool children about to be trialled in New Zealand.
Funding available for climate action ideas that benefit district
“We’ve seen an amazing range of good ideas come to fruition as a result of this funding.”
Hands on: Prime Minister takes control of 14-tonne digger
Christopher Luxon had some fun during a visit to an award-winning Kāpiti business.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Red alert: Toxic algae warning issued for Kāpiti river
'The best antidote for toxic algae is to avoid it altogether.'
'Best use of print': Special edition of newspaper wins global publishing prize
The special edition provided vital updates to the cyclone-smashed region.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
Special dawn service honours two fallen Vietnam veterans
New joint plaque placed on War Memorial Arch.
Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'
Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement
Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.
'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumours
A candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.
Super Rugby Selections: Reinforcements arrive for Crusaders
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Public sector job cuts not just impacting Wellington
At least 400 of the thousands of jobs on the line so far are outside Wellington.
'Didn’t stand up to scrutiny': Reading Cinema deal another loss for Wellington mayor
The Wellington Mayor has lost another key project in her plan to rejuvenate the city.
Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour
The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.
Wellington’s controversial Reading Cinemas deal canned by council
Wellington City Council has announced it's ended negotiations with Reading International.
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
Te Papa removes defaced Treaty of Waitangi panel
Protestors took spray paint and an angle grinder to the display in December.
Mum sentenced for failing to get medical care for injured baby
The baby had been out of hospital just a few days when his mother noticed something wrong.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
‘He was aggressive’: Ram that killed elderly couple belonged to neighbours
'We keep thinking, why didn’t we hear anything?' another neighbour said.
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour
Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
New exhibition highlights weekend art group
Ruth Cooper started the weekend art group for people who work during the week.
Old Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fire
Fenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.