Demolition of burned heritage building to begin today
The Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.
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Opinion: Tory Whanau plagued by dysfunction, complaints, leaking
Little has been learnt from a $90,000 review of the previous council's problems.
Cause for celebration: Toi Mahara set for grand opening
The new art gallery in Waikanae is set to be a major drawcard.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
Heritage building subject of landmark court case to be demolished after fire
Wrangle over earthquake-prone building rules, heritage and the question of who pays.
Golden Mile contract close to being signed, despite National’s opposition
Plan to remove cars could sneak through while National forms a Government.
Locals fear petition to ban ‘siren battles’ falling on deaf ears
Vehicles face off to see who can play music the loudest and clearest.
Cast of world's largest dinosaur to go on display at Te Papa
The largest dinosaur in the world is heading to Te Papa.
Contractors move into permanent roles ahead of public service cuts
There are about 27,000 public service jobs in Wellington.
Tory Whanau's $50k trip to Asia, was it worth it?
The mayor says the trip was worth its weight in gold for businesses.
'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangi
The wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.
Rain, hail and thunder all forecast for Wellington
Temperature drops rapidly as the morning's wild winds start to ease.
Miramar homicide victim lost husband six years ago
The woman is the owner of the property where her body was found.
‘Wear it, enjoy it but please give it back’: Woman's plea after her wedding dress given to charity shop
Donna McQuaid's dress was accidentally donated to a Lower Hutt charity shop.
Hipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'
The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.
Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
Police begin homicide investigation after woman found dead in Wellington house
Officers were called to the Miramar address just after 2pm.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
Youngsters sought for information on huge fire
The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.
Kāpiti student Breanna Muriwai - missing or murdered?
Breanna's mum Jasmin hasn't given up hope that her daughter will be found.
'Chaos-tamer' Kiri Allan launches new business
Allan is still going through the court process for Wellington car crash.
Kāpiti news in brief: glossy magazine, Xmas parade, Easter trading
The 11th edition of the Celebrating Kāpiti magazine has been published.
New Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result
'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'
Victoria University to sell off $16m of property
QV information indicates the properties’ combined market value was well over $16 million.
Who is Tamatha Paul? The young wahine Māori who turned Wellington green
The 26-year-old says she's overwhelmed by the historic victory.
Lawyers to investigate several Wellington City Councillors after alleged breach of confidentiality
Mayor Tory Whanau acknowledged the complaint against five councillors.
Christopher Luxon’s $60 grocery shop: How much does it buy?
The National leader confirmed the $60 only covered three breakfasts and one meal.
Ferret highway: Transmission Gully creates path for pests to move south
There's concern the ferrets could pose a risk to Wellington's native kiwi population.
Motorists slapped with more than 4000 fines for driving in new bus lanes
The fines from the past six months total $613,050.
Kiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800k
The bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.
Drink-driving police officer denied discharge without conviction
Cop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.
'No one deserves to die in that manner': Police push for information on homicide
Police have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.
Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised
'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'