Wellington's new convention centre secures Festival for the Future
The building is one of the only council construction projects on time and on budget.
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'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search
'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'
'We couldn't sleep': Kāpiti Coast community shocked by crash involving child
No charges had been laid, and the crash was still under investigation.
Hawke's Bay artist Sam Trubridge's incredible Wellington Harbour light display
Truebridge says a similar video projection may be on show in his home region in future.
Tax relief off the cards for quake-prone apartment owners
Wellington apartment owners are desperate for help in the face of financial ruin.
New Covid-testing Government subsidy a 'reassurance' for workers, says business
'They can stay at home and be 100 per cent sure they're getting paid.'
Fourth person charged in relation to Karori homicide
The 19-year-old is charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact.
A child is in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle
Police are on the scene in Waikanae speaking with the driver.
Wellington's airport bus off the road until mid-2022
The regional council is now taking control of securing the Airport Flyer's future.
Clothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operation
A search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.
Woman set uncle's tent on fire - with him inside
Mandy Hooper told her uncle to pack up and leave - then lit his tent on fire.
Walking and cycling track from Wellington to Lower Hutt gets green light
NZTA expects the number of cycle trips between Wellington and the Hutt to triple.
Critics question salute for Queen on NZ's national day
Wellington councillor says a lot of needless pain occurred when guns came to New Zealand.
Wellington's Band Rotunda to be re-vamped by the end of the year
Preliminary works on the landmark building will begin next week.
Man charged after Thorndon armed robbery
A man was robbed at knifepoint while sitting in his car this week.
Catnapped: Flurry of concern over missing Mittens the cat
Wellington's most famous feline had the whole capital concerned on Thursday night.
Wellington traffic: Crash on SH2 over Remutaka Hill causes delays
The crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.
How Wellington will be celebrating Waitangi this weekend
Sample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.
Search for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coast
Searcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.
Ticket scammers target Capital's Van Gogh Alive experience
Commerce Commission urges buyers to purchase from official ticket websites.
Man arrested over Taita hit and run that put mum-of-two in ICU
A person has been arrested in relation to the serious incident in Taita.
Revealed: The man accused of invading race track at Wellington Cup Day
The 24-year-old faces two charges relating to disrupting a public meeting.
Revealed: The most popular meal ordered on the Interislander ferry
Ice creams and chips are among the favourites for holidaying Kiwis on the Cook Strait.
'Generalist' teachers mean smartest science students go unnoticed
The researchers said there had been a focus on literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
Council agrees to underwrite World of Wearable Arts
WOW agrees to be exclusive to Wellington for the next five years as part of the deal.
'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warning
Council spokesman describes the 1.5m wide and 2-3m deep hole as 'serious'.
Evans Bay Parade in Wellington reopens after gas leak
Evans Bay Parade reopens after gas leak closed road at Greta Point.
Closure of David Jones risks a gutting of Wellington's CBD retail offering
The department store on Lambton Quay is closing, but its Auckland store will remain open.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
CubaDupa's latest line-up announced
There are numerous performers and programmes set down for the festival.
'It will be weighing on their conscience': Family of hit and run victim implore driver to come forward
The mum-of-two awaits surgery, and answers, after being hit by a car that did not stop.
'It just sort of spiralled': Student flat wallpapered in 400 Whittaker's wrappers
A bulk buy of Whittaker's chocolate a year and a half ago led to nearly 400 wrappers.
'Safer but still alert': Immuno-compromised woman on a post-vaccine world
The Pfizer vaccine is one step closer to being approved for New Zealand.
Wellington City's economy forecast to bounce back by 2022
Wellington's public sector is both the city's strength and its vulnerability economically.