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Almost 100 redundancies proposed at Transmission Gully
Workers the 'meat in the sandwich' of a public private partnership battle of wills.
$200m problem: Why is Wellington's central library closed?
It wasn't damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake, it's not even technically earthquake prone.
Wellington's delayed Transmission Gully restart plans expected
The project has been on hold for 10 weeks.
'Iconic' Wellington container home goes on market
The house was built by industrial designer Ross Stevens.
Earthquake felt by thousands: Here's why it caused so little damage
More than 37,000 people across the length of New Zealand reported feeling the quake.
Police investigating Ōtaki killing want to speak to driver who picked up hitch-hiker
Police want to speak to a man who picked up a hitch-hiker near Ōtaki.
'Long and rolling' earthquake felt by more than 37,000
Train services in Wellington suspended in wake of big shake.
Wellington's million-dollar 'turd taxis' taken off the road
Major repair completed in the scramble to patch up Wellington's water woes.
'Holy cow!': Kiwis around NZ react to strong quake
The quake sent pets running for cover and toppled artwork off the walls.
Dry week ahead for most of New Zealand
Aucklanders used 416 million litres of water on Saturday.
New-look Nats: Former lobbyist set to fill key role in Team Muller
Former lobbyist said to be lined up to become National's new chief of staff.
Little life, big loss: Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death in New Zealand
Thousands of parents go through the loss of a baby each year - why don't we talk about it?
Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
Phillip Smith: The $1m runaway prisoner up for parole
Smith achieved infamy after fleeing his jail cell and escaping to Brazil, in disguise.
Wellington's closed central library will cost $200m to repair
Documents reveal options to get the city's heart beating again and how much they'll cost.
Wellington's beloved Mittens the cat awarded city's top honour
The curious feline joins the ranks of Sir Peter Jackson and cricketer Brendon McCullum.
New legal challenge launched over Shelly Bay development
Enterprise Miramar has filed judicial review proceedings at the High Court.
Bar and pub re-opening night 'much, much quieter'
Was it the fear of going out or the joy of staying home that kept punters away?
Second chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifecta
A spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.
Thirsty Thursday: Bars, clubs and wine bars reopen for businesses
Go get a drink - but leave those lockdown dance moves at home.
A quarter of Northland kids still at home
Attendance shows south-to-north pattern: 90 per cent in deep south, 75 per cent in north.
What did Wellington's mayor learn on his $30k leadership course?
Ratepayers may never know, Andy Foster has refused to answer questions about it.
Prolific thief who stole mayor's car sentenced
Brendan McBride stole from his own mother, as well as the mayor of Upper Hutt.
120 tonnes in one day: Wellington recycling like 'Christmas on steroids'
Tonnes of recycling ending up at the landfill every day so the system isn't overwhelmed.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe to be freed on parole
Dean Wickliffe has spent most of his life in prison.
Chance email from international chef helps save restaurant from closure
An English chef is making lemonade out of lemons, after her Kiwi holiday was cut short.
Lower Hutt man accused of trying to murder his mother during lockdown
The man was charged with wounding the complainant, but the charge has been upgraded.
Clarke Gayford reveals new hairdressing talent
NZ's first man reveals role includes a job to dye for.
Watch: Massive queue for open home as buyers leap at level 2
Queues, "excessive sanitiser" and no touching the cupboards. Welcome to level 2 open homes
No exceptions: PM, Clarke Gayford turned away after cafe limit reached
The cafe had reached its level-2 limit, but then came a twist...
Body of man with reported gang links found in Wellington bay
Police are on the hunt for clues after Joseph Nansen's body was found in only underwear.
'I try to motivate people': Disabled gamer No Hands NZ
A Kiwi with no fingers has become an online gaming sensation.
Freeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekend
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.