Two options to fix Wellington's controversial Island Bay cycleway revealed
The cycleway has been the subject of court action, safety concerns and budget blowouts.
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Teacher says 'nice bum' comment was a one-off. Ex-students allege otherwise
Wellington teacher who pinched a girl's bottom had a history of making sexual comments.
Kiwi golfer feeling confident ahead of life-changing opportunity
He knows nothing short of his best will be good enough to earn a European Tour card.
Commuter parking levy investigated for Wellington of up to $2500 per car park
The levy would apply to private and public off-street car parks.
Jacinda Ardern to travel to Auckland after rule change
Jacinda Ardern will travel to Auckland after Parliament drops isolation rules.
Frustration rising along with Wellington rental prices
Renters angry with the state of flats as Wellington heads into flat-hunting season.
Concern there will be less space for books in Wellington's new library
Councillor says "we're rebuilding a library, not a children's entertainment centre".
The Transport Minister, a 'massive' test cricket fan, puts the Basin Reserve flyover to bed
Four new options to overhaul Wellington's transport network have been announced.
Police issue 50 infringement notices for alleged dangerous driving following tangi
At the time two people were arrested and four vehicles impounded.
Options for light rail and extra tunnel announced for Wellington
Four transport options unveiled for once-in-a-generation transformational change.
Big reveal for capital's transport plans
The four options to overhaul the capital's transport system are being announced today.
New Zealand's first electric plane flight crosses Cook Strait
The first attempt to fly an electric aircraft across Cook Strait is set to happen today.
Person critically injured after Porirua shooting, police hunting offender
Police are trying to locate those responsible.
One household, three cities: Contacts of Tonga case isolating in Wellington
Four close contacts are isolating in Christchurch and Wellington.
Cancer teen praised for putting spotlight on brain tumours
Jemima Gazley's legacy goes beyond the almost $700,000 she raised for cancer research.
Check vax rates in your DHB: is Wellington just two weeks from 90pc double-jabbed?
Christchurch rushes to vaccinate, Northland is nine weeks away and Auckland inches ahead.
Top towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some places
Four locations are not far off the achievement.
Not guilty pleas for all three accused of Upper Hutt manslaughter
Their trial is set for October next year.
Person dies after car and motorcycle collide in Porirua
The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died overnight.
Schizophrenic man convicted of indecent assault walks free after Supreme Court overturns judgement
Daniel Fitzgerald has been in prison since 2018 after he forcibly kissed a woman's cheek.
Ōtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last month
The rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.
Ministers warned confusing engineering guidelines 'indefensible' in big earthquake
Partial collapse of Statistics House in Wellington leaves building owners at a crossroads.
Wellington mayor disappointed Government to force Three Waters reforms
Andy Foster says the plan doesn't leave councils with any influence over investment.
Business case on Wellington's Golden Mile car removal approved, but not without a fight
Councillors warned not to sound ungrateful for $6.4 billion transport investment.
Covid-19: Queenstown topples Dunedin in race to be most vaccinated
96.7 per cent of residents have had at least one dose of the vaccine.
Native bird numbers on the rise in the capital
Wellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.
Arrests made after climate activists reportedly glued themselves to Parliament
The group is calling for more humane and sustainable forms of agriculture.
Man sentenced to home detention for hit and run which seriously injured Wellington woman
He appeared in the Hutt District Court on Wednesday.
Section of Lambton Quay shut down by falling glass
Central Wellington buses are being detoured.
Hutt Valley school-leavers hoped to help plug skill shortages in high vacancy industries
Demand for hospitality workers in Wellington has tripled over the past two years.
A Capital Letter: Sorry councils, the time for consultation is over- we need more houses
Comment: No sympathy for councils feeling "blindsided" by bipartisan housing announcement.
Event central: Te Papa's venues and new convention centre to be operated together
Construction of Tākina is set to be completed by early 2023 and opened by July that year.
No additional lanes for cars in $6.4b Wellington transport plan
Analysis: What the four options for Wellington's big transport package mean for the city.