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Chris Bishop makes way for more housing in Wellington but keeps controversial heritage listings
The Minister has delivered his verdict on Wellington's District Plan.
Primary birthing services could resume at Lower Hutt centre after controversial closure
The centre was controversially closed in 2021 despite community efforts to save it.
Julie Anne Genter v businesses: Why the bad blood over cycleways?
A mandate for cycleways in the capital doesn't make for a painless process.
Seymour wanted Ministry of Regulation to have three times more staff than Productivity Commission
David Seymour said red tape and regulation are 'out of control' in this country.
Business owner claims Julie Anne Genter grabbed her
Nicola Cranfield thought the MP might have just been having a bad day, until this week.
Police arrest two men after gun fired outside Wellington Hospital
Police have been searching three addresses in Hawera.
Commerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staff
Job cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.
Official docs reveal Govt warned NZ school cellphone ban ‘may not be warranted’
The Ministry of Education looked at policies from Europe, Australia, the USA and Asia.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushies
The machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
Council wins legal battle over cycleway outside supermarket
Construction is now expected to begin later this year.
Political plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine range
The wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.
Ministry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to go
Te Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.
Petone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered today
Today's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.
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.
Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.
Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded
MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.
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.
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.
'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.
Old Wellington Boys’ Institute building gutted by suspicious fire
Fenz feared squatters may be inside the burning building but it was thankfully empty.