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Greater Wellington Regional Council appoints new chief executive
The appointment is a familiar face at the council.
Wellington city struggles with 138% construction workforce shortfall
Doubt is being thrown over the deliverability of big construction projects in the capital.
'Derelict for 15 years': Complaints made about house destroyed in Wellington fire
Complaints had been made for years about the 'abandoned, overgrown' Hanson St property.
Airport bus contract expressions of interest close
Submissions are being evaluated with a decision due shortly on who the operator will be.
Where I'd Rather Be: At the Wellington Jazz Festival
Jazz festivals and al fresco igloo dining are all on in Wellington this week.
Kerre McIvor: Buy your own sodding chips - three restaurant rules to live by
OPINION: The story of Peter, Alex and the three fries struck a chord with me.
Zoo closes kiwi house to investigate three bird deaths
Wellington Zoo has closed its kiwi house indefinitely as it investigates what went wrong.
Pair arrested after burglaries
Two people face 37 charges between them after being arrested on Wednesday.
Several alternative versions of Let's Get Wellington Moving being planned
Business cases are months behind schedule and the $6.4b budget has been blown.
Dirty water sparked warning not to drink tap water at Parliament
Subsequent water quality checks indicate no cause for concern.
Transport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in Wellington
Michael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.
Nurses strike: 'I try to cry at home, I go to work afraid'
For eight hours, 1400 Northland nurses stopped work to ask for a better deal.
Live: Thousands of striking nurses drown out Health Minister's speech at Parliament
Nurses have walked off the job around the country in demand of better pay and conditions.
Wellington nurses join national strike
'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.
Opinion: Putting money in a budget line won't fix a water pipe
Up to $185b is needed for the country's pipes but the workforce is already under pressure.
'You have to have your wits about you': Cyclists say cars not stopping
Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.
Wellington Jazz Festival welcomes more than 300 artists, over 100 shows
A celebration of jazz music takes over the capital for the next five days.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff receives first Covid vaccine
It comes after the Prime Minister confirmed she would get a first jab by the end of June.
Heavy rain, wind warnings: Holiday weekend set to get wet for many
A deepening low is set to dampen our long weekend spirits.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Former RNZ Concert worker calling for inquiry after alleged sexual harassment
The woman says the man who slapped her bottom at work faced no consequences.
Mystery wedding photos solved: Meet the bride, 54 years on
Janise Street was "absolutely flabbergasted" to hear her wedding photos were in the media.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine
Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
Person who recorded Nick Smith row no longer at Parliament
Smith said the investigation into the spat that happened last July is still ongoing.
'Predatory': Napier Port's play for CentrePort's container operations
The Herald has obtained a copy of the letter Napier Port's CE sent to Wellington.
Wedding day mystery: Who are happy couple in the photos?
Photographer's son wants to reunite gorgeous couple with snaps of their special day.
Exhausted kayaker crossing Cook Strait saved by smoke flare
Interislander ferry turned back to help.
Vehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington region
Police are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.
Capital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fix
People in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.
Wellington's Next Top Mould-el: Competition launched to find worst flat
An advocacy group gives out cash prizes to renters of the Capital's worst flat