'We can't grind our city to a halt': Businesses form coalition over Wellington transport plan
Group says Let's Get Wellington Moving is moving in the wrong direction.
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Options revealed to slice and dice Wellington City wards before local elections
More elected members, city-wide councillors and ward amalgamation are on the table.
Security issues, short-staffing concerns addressed in Wellington's overcrowded ED
Health and safety concerns raised to from staff at Wellington's Emergency Department.
Employment Relations Authority rules in favour of bus drivers on split shifts
The ruling confirms bus drivers working split shifts are entitled to more breaks.
$400 house listing in the capital asks flatmate to leave six hours of the day
The listing also stated the flat's desk could only be used by the current flatmate.
Capital Letter: If Transmission Gully is one day late builder must pay $7.7m
If the long awaited motorway is one day late, it will cost the builder $7.75 million.
Capital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for review
The arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.
New building consents: How the major regions compare, and why Wellington is lagging
New stock not coming online to the same degree as other cities a 'cause for concern'.
Revealed: 'Vibrant' work wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2021
Mark Braunias' abstract artwork caught the judges' eye for its "raucous energy".
Impact of the Dawn Raids in the Wellington Region
Wellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.
Kāpiti Coast residents fear repercussions of ramped up snapper fishing
MPI wants to increase catch by as much as 133 per cent following rejuvenated stock levels.
MediaWorks' inquiry meeting delayed: When staff will learn details of QC's report
The Herald understands staff were informed of the change last night.
New entrant brings 'everlasting summer' to Cocktail Wellington
Cocktail Wellington runs throughout the month of August alongside Wellington on a Plate.
Woman with terminal cancer waited 30 hours for hospital bed, doctor claims
Wellington Regional Hospital's ED has been close to full capacity for months on end.
Wintry weather set to replace warm spell
Whanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.
Wellington on a Plate kicks off month of culinary delight
Wellington foodies and city visitors are in for a culinary extravaganza this August.
Man dies in water incident at Castlepoint
Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful after a rescue operation was undertaken by boat.
Chasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?
NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZ
The average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
Toxic mould closes lounge, sections of library in Lower Hutt
Hardwick Smith Lounge and the first floor of Petone Library have been temporary closed.
Heavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failure
The pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.
Wellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangle
The new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.
Five new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from Fiji
The flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.
Sky Sport inquiry: More than 60 workers spoke to investigator
A letter was also sent to the executive team outlining issues some workers were facing.
IRD finding short-term accommodation after staff sent home due to seismic risk
About 1000 staff are working remotely after a seismic risk was found at Asteron Centre.
30,000 aged 65-plus still unvaccinated in Wellington Region, as Covid vaccine rollout moves to group 4
Thousands are still unvaccinated from group 3, as the rollout moves to Group 4 this week.
Wellington police use of force justified, but arrest method 'unsuitable'
Last year, the 14-year-old was arrested for disorderly behaviour outside a bar in Tawa.
Rural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limbo
More than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.
Services disrupted as bus drivers to vote on fourth pay offer
It's the latest development in a long-running saga over their collective agreement.
Local Focus: International festival looking local
Innovative, creative, challenging? This could be you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crash blocking SH1 at Tawa, queues forming through Porirua
A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked SH1 at Tawa.
Burst bubble sees mum separated from her boys
Quarantine-free travel bubble closure leaves mother, sons separated.
Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
It could be 2022 before the wastewater pipe gets a proper replacement.