Wellington spatial plan called a 'childish wish for housing'
Residents clash over affordability and heritage in plan to house future Wellingtonians.
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Veterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in Canterbury
Damaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.
Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US – but case to drag on
US has sought the group's extradition for nearly a decade over alleged copyright crimes.
Killed cyclist's family speak of 'huge loss'
Khing Wong was writing a text message seconds before the fatal crash.
Councillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposal
Colleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.
Jacinda Ardern's new Cabinet: The full line-up and portfolios
Revealed: Who's in and who's out of the Cabinet; portfolios revealed.
Wellington council gets $38m insurance payout for quake-damaged offices
The agreement comes after four years of wrangling over the Civic Administration Building.
Woman shares emotional allegations against North Island doctor
Included in the charge are allegations of conducting unnecessary rectal exams.
Council fights to take possession of quake-prone building
A landmark case is playing out in a Wellington courtroom over an iconic heritage building.
Cop spotted sharing drugs in Wellington bar toilet but avoids conviction
Richard Gibson was seen sharing drugs with a man in the bathroom of a bar.
SIS investigation: Iran threatens legal action against NZ
The SIS have conducted a series of embassy break-ins which continued into the 1990s.
Riley's efforts helping save Australia's koalas acknowledged
Riley Dickey has been nominated for The Fred Hollows Humanity Awards.
Young dad killed in Melbourne: Grieving NZ family blocked from saying last goodbye
"I can't even touch my brother - he's gone."
Mayor urges review of Wellington Water's structure
Wellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.
GP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teeth
Patients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.
Futurist's dire prediction: 'Get ready, another pandemic is coming'
Futurist blames humans for pandemics like Covid-19 and says there will be more.
Man who filmed children reacting to indecent act jailed
Daniel Pritchard filmed the reactions of passing children as he performed an indecent act.
Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Emergency services investigate unknown substance spill in Wellington
Emergency services have been called to a commercial building on The Terrace.
Ex school employee denies $331,000 fraud
The man briefly appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Wellington earthquake: 4.8 quake rattles south-east of Seddon
More than 500 people recorded feeling the quake, which struck 45km deep.
Wellington's central library: From paralysis to $179m fix
The city council has voted to strengthen the central library 18 months after it closed.
Wellington council agrees to strengthen quake-prone city library
Councillors unanimously agree to spend up to $180m to repair CBD building.
Zealandia staff hopeful after three weeks with no signs of predators
Zealandia says there's no sign a predator got in through the hole - touch wood.
Police warning as innocent people accused of sex attacks on social media
Police have asked the public to avoid posting unverified information on social media.
High-risk paedophile freed to live near kids, school: Corrections apologises
Aaron Paul Laurence committed 65 offences over a 12-year period.
Live: Holiday hell - traffic at a standstill south of Auckland
Roads are getting busy as holidaymakers return from the long weekend break.
Fog at Wellington Airport disrupts some flights
Fog is disrupting flights on some of the smaller planes at Wellington Airport.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Disgruntled tenant's revenge caused chemical burn
Aida Rolon didn't intend to harm her landlord with the bleach trick.
Councillor refuses to apologise for code of conduct breach
If Chris Milne does not apologise, he will be struck off the committee.
Inside Wellington's new, luxury west coast clifftop retreat
A clifftop bath at sunset is the best way to enjoy this luxury coastal retreat.
Wellington Southern Landfill a 'sewage sludge cemetery'
City faces looming sludge overload, Hutt City Council votes for review of Wellington Water