Greater Wellington's Chris Laidlaw hangs up the boots
But his deputy is seeking re-election after a tumultuous year with the city's bus network.
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Taxi driver shooting sentence appeal dismissed
The court said Dylan Nuku's mental impairment and remorse was considered in sentencing
Local government not so sexy - but still important
Candidate nominations for local body elections open today and you should care about it.
Mt Victoria Tunnel reopens, heavy congestion after crash
Crash will likely cause rush hour chaos in the capital.
Life support off, paralysed crash toddler fights on
Amirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.
Wellington councillor feels 'betrayed' by Green Party
"I felt quite betrayed because I committed a lot of time, energy and money to the party"
'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?
Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.
Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground
The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.
Puzzling 35-year cold case: Fresh leads on Trades Hall bombing
Police hope modern technology can help catch a killer who has long evaded justice.
'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet
Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.
Limited Cook Strait services begin after yesterday's ferry woes
Trucks and passengers still stranded after Cook Strait Ferries vessel hit Picton wharf.
Little fighter with coolest attitude faces long recovery
Doctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital
Mischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi store
Nary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.
No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in
Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.
Penguins drop in at sushi shop - again
The blue penguins have been removed from under a sushi bar for a second time.
Penguins ignore police, return to sushi shop
Penguins that were removed by police have apparently returned under Wellington sushi shop.
Wellington's bus network: One year on
The trials and tribulations of the city's 'lasagne of failure' bus network continue.
Another baby injured: Police investigating Nelson infant's burns
Police in Nelson are investigating how a 6-month-old baby girl sustained burn injuries.
Hundreds of native fish die in botched transfer
Wellington's Fish and Game manager Phil Teal says none of the rare brown mudfish survived.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Regional transport authority mooted for Wellington
Wellington's transport operating model 'far from perfect'.
The thin furred line
Police dogs as you've never seen them before, Pawtraits is a study in K9 aesthetics.
'You're treating me like I've got a bomb': $600 fine for man's poor choice of words
The man was waiting at a Wellington bus stop with two suitcases and an ammunition tin.
Rest home staff failed to realise resident's teeth missing
Daughter had to point out to staff that her mum's two front teeth were missing.
'It felt like a junket': Controversial China trip postponed
Wellington regional councillors welcome the move following concerns about transparency.
'I'm a devout Christian': Kiwi dominatrix slams orgy claims
Kiwi Sarah Elliott says although she's polyamorous she's not into orgies.
Blogger throws hat into ring in Wellington mayoral race
Conor Hill announces bid for the top job - the blogger who ran a fake mayoral campaign.
Found: Dad, two daughters missing overnight located
Dad and two daughters "relieved" after returning home from a night in the bush.
Kapa haka group flies the culture flag at regional conference
WHS is the only school in the lower North Island with a Confucius Classroom.
Wellington fuel prices: What Waitomo effect?
Fuel prices aren't budging in the central city a week on from Waitomo opening.
Armed police respond to firearms incident at hospital
Passerby near hospital says there were about 15 police attending to incident.
Drunk driver rammed car with baby inside
A drunk driver rammed into the back of the car three times.
Victoria, what do you see in ... a name change?
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