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Treasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go home
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Tide starts to turn on Nicola Willis over Cook Strait mega ferries
Opinion: Willis’ quest to find a Toyota Corolla version of mega ferries looks challenging.
Green backlash as Wellingtonians vote in 'centrist' councillor
Greens have been snubbed in favour of a "centrist" councillor in the seat.
'Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest
How much would it take for you to strip naked for a room of strangers?
'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cuts
One resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.
'Perfect storm': KiwiRail reveals what led to mega ferry cost blowout
KiwiRail has also issued a stark warning about the state of Cook Strait's infrastructure.
Two students expelled from school after brutal attack
Two students involved in an attack on another student have been excluded from school.
KiwiRail fronts select committee amidst rail rage and ferry fury
KiwiRail bosses will face up to three hours of questioning.
Wellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage looms
Wellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.
Wellington City Council cost crunch - what's on the chopping block today?
Swimming pool and library hours could be reduced to cut costs.
KiwiRail visited South Korean shipyard after Government scuppered ferries
KiwiRail is now in the process of cancelling the contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
KiwiRail cancelling mega ferry contract with South Korean shipyard
KiwiRail's chief executive previously indicated the contract could be salvaged.
'Beautiful' Wellington teen Otis Hill dies after two-year cancer fight
The 17-year-old died in hospice on Monday.
Fears women will bear brunt of public sector cuts; MBIE cost-cutting plans revealed
The PSA says history shows women 'suffer disproportionately' from public sector cuts.
Police probe brutal schoolgirl attack at Upper Hutt College
Other pupils film and laugh at the vicious attack. None try to intervene.
Teen's love of music a source of strength against terminal cancer
Otis Hill was given three months to live back in 2022.
Leak on Wellington’s Cuba St causes small sink hole
Wellington Water has now prioritised the leak and it will be fixed on Sunday.
The ‘icecream guy’ challenging the Green grip on Wellington
Karl Tiefenbacher is having a crack at politics after starting Kaffee Eis 19 years ago.
Opinion: Can Wellington dodge a water emergency? The latest risk data is in
OPINION: It's a make-or-break week for the capital - and residents have had enough.
'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garage
The family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.
Mayor Tory Whanau’s hunt for council leaker costs ratepayers $43k
The cost of high-profile lawyer Linda Clark's investigation has been revealed.
'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond
About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.
Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found
Duncan Hill's family have been contacted, but formal identification has not yet been done.
'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's death
Her son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.
Government approves major MetService transaction, review of war with Niwa continues
The national weather forecaster is moving into a new $250 million development.
KiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balance
KiwiRail bosses could face questioning for three hours or more.
Tory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?
Money is drying up for the transformation Tory Whanau campaigned on.
Khandallah homicide: Police investigation narrows in on key timeframe
Helen Gregory was found dead in her home on Baroda St in Wellington.
‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
Meanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.
Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk
"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
Wellington City Council negotiating move to former Datacom HQ
The building is advertised as being in a prime waterfront location with harbour views.