New chief of staff appointed in Wellington mayor's office
Sarah Owen quit last month after less than a year in the job.
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Three men arrested after alleged kidnapping at university hostel
The alleged offenders are due to appear in court next Wednesday.
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."
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.
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.
'Absolutely flawed': Will doctors visits become free in huge health shakeup?
"I don't think we've fully comprehended how much change is coming," union leader warns.
Frenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court finds
Godfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.
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.
Man in court after body found in Wellington apartment
The 42-year-old man appeared in court this morning.
Woman killed in suburban Wellington, man charged with murder
A woman's body was found at a property in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook.
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.
'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity Shakti, say former staff
Seven women claim exploitative conditions and lack of accountability at the top.
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.'
Analysis: Wellington City Council is not brand Coca-Cola
ANALYSIS: Politics isn't the problem at the council, poor political judgment is.
'Don't be a risk to other people': Aged-care resident's message after receiving Covid-19 jab
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has begun for aged-care residents in the Wellington region.
Man jailed for rape after removing condom without consent
'A conviction for stealthing recognises the seriousness of this conduct.'
'We are scared': Almost 3000 people respond to Wellington sexual violence survey
A third of respondents say they experience sexual violence or harassment every weekend.
New leadership for Let's Get Wellington Moving
A recent review found the project lacked leadership and was at risk of failing.
Lock out notice issued ahead of Wellington bus drivers striking tomorrow
Hundreds of bus services will be cancelled in the capital from Friday.
Meth, $450,000 worth of cash found in crashed vehicle
The haul is estimated to be worth up to $450,000.
'Frank and engaging' - NZ's memorial service for Prince Philip
The memorial is being held at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul from 3pm.
Health shake-up: Wellington health bosses ready to work with Govt
New Zealand's 20 DHBs will be replaced by one national body from July next year.