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The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
Transmission Gully builder giving council 'the run around'
The road might be open, but there are still 224 outstanding resource consent tasks.
'My whole world stopped': Mother of merging lane crash victim
A woman whose driving caused a teen's death is disqualified from driving for six months.
Research reveals what lies beneath capital's reclaimed land
Engineers now have a better understanding of where future liquefaction might be a problem.
Engineering stoush behind Auditor-General library probe
More details revealed about probe into the redevelopment of Wellington's central library.
Insurance costs could increase massively as climate risk rises - modeller
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Opinion: It's time we fronted up to Wellington's inconvenient truths
Houses built on fault lines, precarious hillsides, and next to rising seas are a problem.
Wellington region first to set binding emissions reduction target
The regional council wants to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
'Well-known scammers': Three-minute phone call costs company thousands
Ritesh Goel said a phone call about a job left him feeling shaken and humiliated.
Architects take stock of Wellington's risky buildings
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Worker describes 'burning' lungs after hospital heater mishap
One worker described 'burning lungs' and says he still feels disorientated months later.
Beervana: Mr Whippy and brewery create beer icecream
A pastry stout ice cream with a dipped choc top is set to delight.
The One Where They Visit NZ: Friends star spotted in Wellington
It's unclear why she is in NZ, and the restaurant she dined in is tight-lipped.
Ukraine ambassador wants tariffs lifted, free trade agreement
Vasyl Myroshnychenko is urging the Government to consider lifting tariffs temporarily.
Missing man found after being recognised from social media
Brent Falaniko was reported missing in the Waikanae Beach area on Wednesday.
Wellington police seek witnesses to violent, unprovoked stabbing
The incident could have been fatal had a passerby not provided emergency first aid.
Simon Woolf ditches city council in bid for regional role
He says there are less party politics at play at Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Wellington's modified ground more at risk of landslips
"We've got a lot of modified ground and a lot of them getting up around 100 years old."
Auditor-General probes Wellington central library redevelopment
The Herald understands former National MP Chris Finlayson has raised concerns.
Wellington regional council doesn't want to supply water
Council chairman says it's like managing a Chinese wall.
'Human error' behind mayoral candidate's social media bungle
Paul Eagle was pictured with the Karori tunnel while calling for a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Taxpayers in the dark over final cost of Transmission Gully
Almost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.
Iconic Sealion ship sinks in Wellington harbour
The harbourmaster says the ship was not in the best of health.
Part of Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway being ripped up for repairs
The $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.
Landslide threatens homes in Wellington, resident heard 'big crack'
Fire crews and police are at the scene.
Spotlight on NZ's scores of earthquake-prone hospital buildings
A third of suspect hospitals so important they must be operational right after a disaster.
Levin armed siege: Man in critical condition after fire tears through house
About 80 residents have been able to finally return home.
First a sign with a spelling mistake, now bronze pigeons to promote Wellington
Three pigeons have already landed.
Case not yet made for investment in $7.4b Wellington transport plan- Treasury
Treasury also says it's too soon to determine a preferred option.
Tradie chases man around central Wellington after he tried to steal bikes
The chase ended in an arrest and a cold beer.
Proposal to use Three Waters fund to help council tenants pay rent
The fund has been criticised as a 'bribe' by those opposed to the reforms.
Second Wellington mayoral candidate defies council over hoardings
Tory Whanau is keeping her posters up after the council told her to remove them
Dine like a royal: Parliament's restaurant recreates 1977 state dinner
Bellamys is planning a dinner fit for the Queen.