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Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed
A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.
Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits
Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.
Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake
People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.
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Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush
The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.
'I don't feel safe': MP challenges colleagues to walk capital streets
List MP Nicola Willis says she doesn't feel safe walking around her home town.
'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer
'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'
GWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO role
Ponter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.
Born with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'
Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".
Air New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid
'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.
'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa locals
Rural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.
Crackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinks
A video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki kaihautū resigns
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki chief executive Ray Hall has resigned for family reasons.
Avatar again the highest-grossing movie of all time
Once overtaken by a Marvel movie, Avatar has reclaimed the box-office crown.
'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington
Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.
'Agitation and protest' still needed in queer community: activist
The Wellington queer activist says there's been wild change since the 1960s.
Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine
Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.
'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO role
The switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.
Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again
Levin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.
Woman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murder
She has had her interim name suppression extended.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin Ryder
Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.
Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward
Councillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.
Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Passengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop off
The airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.
House prices reach new highs as market hits busiest period in 14 years
Investors rushed in to beat new LVR restrictions from March 1
Delays expected after car fire on SH1 near Johnsonville
Drivers were advised to detour through Johnsonville and expect delays.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Student told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assault
Victim's situation is common says student campaign against sexual violence.
Man charged following indecent assault linked to a Wellington gym
He is due to appear in Wellington District Court on 15 March 2021.
Universities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student loss
Unis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.
Police investigating threat that evacuated Wellington building
An employee told the Herald they were told to "quietly evacuate due to a bomb threat".
Wellington sex assaults up by nearly 50 per cent in five years
Sexual assaults have skyrocketed in the Wellington Police District.