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Wellington City Council lost its social licence to build cycleways and never got it back.
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The reports received relate to sexual offending and assault over an 18-month period.
Councillor calls for Royal Commission into local government
The sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.
Wellington City Council to launch investigation into Mayor after complaint
Independent lawyers to investigate his behaviour the morning of crucial Shelly Bay vote.
Carillon tower quake report leaves risks unresolved
Wellington Carillon tower review: Quake assessment leaves risks unresolved.
A second Karori tunnel proposed as population increases
Residents say the cost could be covered by central government, rates and possibly tolls.
Killer doctor's appeal blames star witness for teen Amber-Rose's murder
Venod Skantha is again pointing the finger at the Crown's key witness.
Watch live: Ardern fronts media after speech to farmers
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Kāpiti teens share harrowing stories of hardship
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Incredible flyover footage: The new $1.25b highway in and out of Wellington
NZTA is confident troubled 27km motorway will open by September 2021.
Killer doctor fights murder conviction
Venod Skantha appealing against his conviction and sentence for murder of Amber-Rose Rush.
Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes in Upper Hutt
Police were alerted after a witness saw the plane crash this afternoon.
Kiwis went on post-lockdown spending bender. Here's what we bought
It would appear the stories about spending up big after the Covid lockdown were true.
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Shelly Bay fiasco: Mayor says he was being a good camper
Andy Foster says he wasn't pitching tents with protesters, just helping to fix a pole.
Wellington spared the worst of a wild week of weather ahead
Wellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.
Shelly Bay protesters vow 'peaceful resistance' until March
'The feeling around the marae is one of peacefulness but determined occupation.'
'Outrageous conduct': Trump dumps top lawyer after eye-opening remarks
Trump is distancing himself from his top lawyer Sidney Powell.
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Dylan Cleaver: Sam Cane and one of rugby's greatest accidental triumphs
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Harry and Meghan demand Netflix 'end The Crown'
The Sussexes don't want the Netflix series airing their royal dramas.
School leavers with no qualifications rises
Boys and Māori are those most likely to leave school without a qualification.
Ngāti Toa names key structures on Transmission Gully
Transmission Gully has been blessed with names gifted by Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Wellington mayor helps protestors pitch tents at Shelly Bay
He even helped to erect tents alongside Mau Whenua on Sunday.
How lockdown helped a man off the street after 20 years
A survey of homeless people has revealed a different perspective on the national lockdown.
Lonely Planet singles out Kiwi restaurant in 2021 best of list
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Inside the new Covid cluster: How latest, sixth case is linked
The November quarantine cluster has increased by another person.
Warnings as huge swells the size of houses to batter Wellington coast
Swells over 5 metres are projected to hit the Wellington coast around midday.
Another community Covid case, six now linked to cluster
Can we go into the weekend without a fresh community case?
Strong winds cuts power in south: Waves size of houses to hit Wellington
Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.