Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre could be demolished: councillor
Councillor Tony Randle says they can't go through with another project like the Town Hall.
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Car crashes into Porirua property, one person seriously injured
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Miramar homicide victim to be farewelled at private service
Irene Katsougiannis was allegedly killed by her son in her home.
Civil engineering company wins Kāpiti and Horowhenua's top business award
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Independent experts find potential $1b hole in Wellington City Council books
But the council has hit back, saying the claim is based on old figures.
Demolition of burned heritage building to begin today
The Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.
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
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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.
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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.