Author slams plan to halve Wellington library’s on-site collection
About 250,000 items in the library's collection will not be returning to the new building.
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Wellington’s Oriental Bay fountain breaks down
The unexpected repairs come just months before the fountain's 50th anniversary.
Crown say Scout master preyed on vulnerable boys over decades, defence say evidence 'pure fiction'
Former Scouts leader accused of sex abuse had some boys pose naked for photos, says Crown.
Armed police searching for 'person of interest' in Wellington suburb
Police say they are trying to find a person of interest.
Warning building boom could see homes built in 'terrible places'
Expert says a plan to build almost 700 homes on a flood plain is 'absolutely alarming'.
Transmission Gully: 14 potholes after heavy rain
Weather is causing trouble on the new motorway, rain or shine.
Supreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16
Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.
Marae, cafe, social housing amongst 29 national architecture award winners
"We covered 47 projects in 12 towns and cities during 10 days.” - Andrew Irving
"Closure": Alan Hall's family await Crown investigation findings
Alan Hall spent 19 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Bill backlog: Wellingtonians stung with three water invoices at once
One resident was shocked when a bill worth more than $850 arrived in her letterbox.
‘Our shelves are empty’: Wellington food bank appeals for donations as holiday period approaches
Donations can be dropped off in Wellington supermarkets.
$900k Wellington cycleway ripped up for repairs
The cycleway on Oriental Parade opened four years ago.
Licenced to kill: Man with James Bond fantasies appeals against compulsory care order
He believed he was a secret agent on missions one of which included beheading his teacher.
Watch: Surface flooding on Oriental Parade cycleway
Wellington City Council is doing remedial work on a section of cycleway on Oriental Parade to improve drainage and stop surface flooding in heavy rain. Video / Nick James
High fashion retailer confirms it will open in the former David Jones building
The retailer confirmed it will open a Wellington store.
From snobby Jafas to dirty Duds here is your city's aesthetic
Where do you fit in the New Zealand aesthetic scale?
A Capital Letter: Wellington mayor will not renew Green Party membership
OPINION: The Greens endorsed Tory Whanau's campaign for the mayoralty.
Slips in Wellington to become more severe, report warns
Rainfall could increase by 40 per cent in the most extreme weather bursts.
Student faces suspension after active shooter threat saw school locked down
The school was locked down last week due to an active shooter threat.
Court to consider Malcolm Rewa's murder appeal
Rewa was convicted of murdering Susan Burdett, in a case that spanned two decades.
Residents report ‘earthy’ smell and taste in Wellington’s water
Residents across the city are reporting the strange odour.
Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway at critical stage for Christmas opening
The new four-lane motorway is meant to open in time for the holidays.
Police probing homicide release new image of car
Craig McKelvie was found with serious injuries at a property and died in hospital.
Wellington says goodbye to paper tickets on trains
Passengers no longer need to buy a paper ticket to catch a train.
Watch: Cyclist and car collide on busy Wellington street
The alarming moment ended with the cyclist balancing on the ute's running board.
Staff member at top Wellington school charged with assault
Police confirmed they had charged the staff member.
Photographer Te Rawhitiroa Bosch credits te reo for opening doors in life
Te Papa launches two new kaupapa Māor exhibitions.
Why Sky Stadium is selling tickets to an event no one can attend
People are being asked to buy tickets - but stay home.
Watch: Police recover 3000 stolen items in Wellington
Police who disrupted a major theft and burglary ring in Wellington have catalogued more than 3000 stolen items. Video / Supplied
New conviction for politician's attacker following Parliament riot
The man has a previous conviction for punching Green Party co-leader James Shaw.