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Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.
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Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets
Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Māhanga Bay protesters move down the road after police eviction
They have moved to a gravel car park near Shelly Bay.
A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
Burnt toast sparks airport evacuation
About 300 people were evacuated out of the terminal.
Eight per cent rates rise for Wellington
The increase was initially proposed to be higher than 9 per cent.
Mass manufacturing of homes needed, start-up says
They believe they can halve or even quarter the time needed to build a home.
Man allowed back into community after wedgie spree
The 29-year-old man is said to be 'essentially a child himself'.
Wellington mayoral hopeful says it's time for women to lead after Roe v Wade decision
Tory Whanau has announced her campaign policies at an event in the capital tonight.
Wellington's new electric airport express bus launches tomorrow
The capital city has been without a public transport link to the airport for 18 months.
Paul Eagle's campaign engages lawyer over billboard stoush
The mayoral candidate has obtained legal advice that his billboards should be allowed.
Analysis: Let's Get Wellington Moving announcement is déjà vu
The Government first announced light rail and a second Mt Victoria tunnel three years ago.
PB&J in hot drink form part of this year's hot chocolate challenge
Events and competitions will run throughout duration of July 7-24 event.
Government announces light rail and second Mt Vic tunnel for Wellington
A decision on Let's Get Wellington Moving's big projects has finally been made.
From a leaky Hutt garage to the world stage, VR ball catches Nasa's attention
Nasa has discussed the possible uses of the technology with Terry Miller and his team.
'Quite a toll': More than a third of cops at Parliament protest seek mental health support
Five staff were hit by flying bricks - three in the head.
Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid
Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.
Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret
Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.
Auckland and Wellington biggest losers in world's most liveable cities rankings
The two cities have fallen more places than any other city in the latest rankings.
Wellington needs $7.3b to 'future-proof' rail network - report finds
The network's fragility was highlighted this week when a fault led to mass cancellations.
A Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel Aplin
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters
Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Ingham twin's son learned of her death in the news
Joanne Ingham was living in emergency accommodation and battling alcohol addiction.
Man dies during six-hour ambulance wait
The man was found dead in his doorway, six hours after calling for help.
Doctor fears no change if DHB managers take jobs with Health NZ
Senior doctor says new entity needs people who will challenge the status quo.
Wellington hospital wrestles with staff absences, vacancies and high turnover
The cardiac surgery waiting list is full, nurses are burnt out, some care has been paused.
Georgina Campbell: The evolution of a new hybrid
The tide is too strong to return to what was- the hybrid worker has been unleashed.
Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors
Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Commuter woes continue in Wellington for second day
A specialist engineer worked through the night to solve the problem.
Hospitals struggle: Hundreds wait for surgeries as non-urgent care paused
Planned procedures cut back for two weeks due to staff absences and vacancies.
Analysis: Hutt Hospital's improved earthquake status no saving grace
New documents reveal why district health board bosses are hardly jumping for joy.