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Tory Whanau's election honeymoon is over after eight months in the city's top job.
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Loafers Lodge fire: Man in court on five murder charges
The man accused of killing five people in the Loafers Lodge fire last month has appeared.
Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways
Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.
‘I despair’: Seventh councillor has no confidence in Wellington transport plan
The $7.4b transport plan is shaping up to be an election issue in the capital.
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
Decades of work in the disability sector leads to prestigious honour
John Taylor has been dedicated to the disability sector for more than 35 years.
NZ’s top cop subpoenaed as insurance battle over house fire goes ‘thermonuclear’
Peter Work was fighting his insurance company over a housefire they say he lit.
Board games are not a trivial pursuit, says WellyCon founder
1400 gamers expected at NZ's biggest board game convention this weekend.
Women face more barriers to effective contraception than the prescription fee
This Government looks out of touch with the actual problems women face.
'Heckled and booed': Wellington mayor angers residents at public meeting
But residents say she's in the wrong job if she cannot handle audience questions.
Wagon shunted into harbour cost $500,000 to recover
Nobody was injured in the incident, the report confirmed.
Opinion: Why we can’t give up on Let’s Get Wellington Moving
It's difficult to have confidence in the $7.4b plan given its history, but we must dig in.
Man chased doctor with crossbow
Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.
Councillors double down, email minister with Wellington transport plan concerns
Councillor claims more could join faction with no confidence in $7.4b transport plan.
Loafers Lodge remembrance service to be held after devastating blaze
Police say everyone living at the hostel has now been accounted for.
Maritime New Zealand issues detention notice on beleagured Shiling cargo ship
The ship was towed to Wellington after losing power 22 nautical miles from Farewell Spit.
Government expedites advice on maritme disaster response options
It comes after the Kaitaki ferry and cargo ship MV Shiling issued mayday calls.
‘Moana’ the kererū rescued from Wellington Harbour
A native bird has had a lucky escape after being rescued from the sea.
Loafers Lodge fire: Council only inspected building twice in past decade
MBIE advice says yearly checks would be more appropriate for hostels.
Six councillors have lost confidence in Let’s Get Wellington Moving
They have filed a notice of motion with the council's chief executive.
Tukorehe hosts NZTE trade delegation
NZTE staff, based around the world, are helping raise the profile of New Zealand.
Surprise over decision not to fund flood prevention plan
The Government hasn't backed plans to help fund 92 urgent flood protection projects.
Wellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increase
Half of the city's major projects are facing problems.
Loafers Lodge highlights safety concerns in 25 other Wellington buildings
Mayor Tory Whanau will lobby the Government to enforce sprinklers.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
Every seat taken as Wellington farewells Mike the Juggler
Mike Wahrlich died in the Loafers Lodge fire.
Fourth and fifth victims of deadly Loafers Lodge fire named: ‘We will really miss you’
A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.
Meningococcal warning to Wellington after patient dies
People are urged to get up to date with their vaccinations.
Education: Why a Bachelor of Arts degree is a priority not a punchline
Opinion: Humanities and arts are often looked down on - but they've never been so crucial.
Shocked and proud: Artist wins $20,000 portraiture prize
Artist Stevei Houkāmau was inspired while visiting a Native American reservation.
Wellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victim
Lawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.
Loafers Lodge fire: Developer says building regulations are tough enough
Ian Cassels says it's difficult to allow for unusual or extreme circumstances.
Hundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficit
The university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.
Loafers Lodge fire: Mayoral Fund paying for dentures, flights and 'everything that was lost'
City Missioner Murray Edridge said the money is making a huge difference.