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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.'
New World to close Wellington Railway Metro supermarket
The supermarket says despite best efforts, it has not been able to renew the lease.
Former Wellington mayors in line to become MPs
Pair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.
Greater Wellington council and bus company in war of words over driver pay
NZ Bus drivers have still not been paid the higher wages promised to them six months ago.
Government puts options on the table for mega ferry blowout
OPINION: A previous cost escalation for the Interislander project was as large as $1b.
‘We’ve had enough’: Wellington bars owners fight opposition to liquor licenses
Mayor Tory Whanau will now meet police to discuss the approach to licensing.
'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fire
Dean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.
Man 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentenced
The man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.
Winning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimed
Wainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.
Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life
The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.
Interislander ferry reliability improves, but still below target
KiwiRail is positive about its performance after a mayday call caused major disruption.
Review finds Wellington City Council crash data breach was preventable
Interviewee says they were shocked personal information was left in the spreadsheet.
Ex Oranga Tamariki worker accused of indecency with kids
He is accused of offending against four young people this year.
Meeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading Cinema
A councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.
$147m budget blowout, Tory Whanau denies ‘financial crisis’
But the Mayor is warning sacrifices will need to be made.
'No way to turn back' as Wellington Town Hall cost skyrockets
The cost was originally thought to be $43m, but the budget has since blown out four times.
Election 2023: The Wellington electorates to watch
The Greens and National are making a splash in Labour's sea of red.
Watch: 'All hell broke loose' on flight to Queenstown due to turbulence
Passengers endure severe turbulence, leaving them airborne in their seats.
Car fire on State Highway 1 near Ōtaki
The vehicle has been cleared and the road has reopened.
Uptick of Covid-19 in Wellington, cases going unreported
Prime Minister and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins has tested positive for the virus.
More protests set for outside Parliament today
About 200 counter-protesters have turned out in force in Wellington today.
Wellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughable
A Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.