Three Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobs
It's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.
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Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Emerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth
Health Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.
Convoy planned as 'final hoorah' for missing woman Breanna Muriwai
Breanna Muriwai was last seen in August 2022 at Te Horo Beach on the Kāpiti Coast.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
Mysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?
There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.
Eatery sells 3500 burgers after being booted from culinary comp
The controversial burger has a line of white powder on top with a rolled-up $100 bill.
Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums
Health NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.
'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online
An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Editorial: Wellington struggling to shake its broken image
OPINION: Perhaps one of the city's most famous residents can deliver a necessary rebrand.
Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.
Dad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wife
John Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.
Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend
A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.
$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits empty
Kāinga Ora’s taking another look at the plans due to 'significant cost escalation'.
Interislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rules
KiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.
Pedestrian injured after being hit by car in Carterton
Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.
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Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
Hillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end dining
Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch
OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.
Former cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justice
Police investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.
'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars
Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.
Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation
The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.
Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials
'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'
Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again
The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.
'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year
'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.
Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.
Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils
Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.
Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington
Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.
Wellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milk
The Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.
Potential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorway
Powelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.