Multi-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes
2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.
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Why police wouldn't walk couple home after homophobic attack
Police say there was a good reason.
Woman in court over leaked police bank alert
The woman appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning, but did not plead.
Pride fun turns sour: Pair say cops refused to escort them after homophobic attack
"She looked me in the eye and said: 'I'm not going to do that'."
Wellington café's 'abhorrent' message about Jeanette Fitzsimons' death
It's not the first time the café causes outrage with its blackboard messages.
Coronavirus: Set up drive-through clinics, GP says
"It's almost like a Starbucks or Maccas drive-through, but as triage for coronavirus."
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
'Unacceptable' - Wellington Water warns major works needs to be done
Wellington Water admits it's in reactive mode instead of fixing issues ahead of failures.
Indiginous gin to change company name
Indiginous Gin has decided to change its company name after backlash.
Hongi restriction put in place at pōwhiri
It follows the third confirmed case of coronavirus in New Zealand.
Gynaecologist accused of performing STI test on woman during first date
Gynaecologist Naylin Appanna has already been suspended from practising in Australia.
Family of murdered woman say they are living life sentence
Akuhata, sentenced to life, has appeal against his sentence and conviction dismissed.
Severe corrosion discovered in critical Wellington wastewater pipe
Gas wafting off sewage is eating away at the pipe risking 'catastrophic' consequences.
'Jonah's castle for sale': Inside the iconic $2.43m mansion
Thousands of rugby fans turned up at the All Black legend's home when he moved in in 2000.
Stuck between Shelly Bay, water woes, and a divided council
ANALYSIS: Anything but smooth sailing for Wellington City Council's new boss.
As summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stay
There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.
Wellington City Council hits back at Sir Peter Jackson's legal threat
Council refuses to make the promises Jackson's lawyers want over Shelly Bay.
Wellington's water pipes leaking for weeks before being fixed
Leaks put on the back burner as Wellington Water's performance continues to slip.
Wellington ferry commuters greeted by police with Tasers
A woman allegedly threatened a man with a knife before boarding a ferry from Eastbourne.
Watch: 'I own half this country': 'Racist' abuse on NZ train condemned
Passengers have rushed to rebuke a woman's racist comments on a Wellington train.
Police investigate laser strike on aircraft
Laser strikes against pilots were potentially fatal, Inspector Wade Jennings said.
Dome Valley attacker appeals conviction and sentence
Dome Valley attacker Julie-Ann Torrance is appealing her prison sentence.
Hutt artist's unusual self portrait clinches $20,000 prize
Sacha Lees said she often felt like an outline, and time in her studio coloured her in.
Wellington water fiasco: 'My whole life has turned to s***'
Councillors move on mayor after council warned it is 'misreading the mood in Wellington'.
Victim sobs in court as man who stabbed her given home detention
John Dean plunged a knife into his flatmate's back after an argument.
Comment: Wellington mayor struggling to spread his wings
Andy Foster needs to orchestrate, not try and play every instrument in the symphony.
Wellington water woes: 'Media release might be a good idea'
Leaked emails show new mayor and acting council boss coming under pressure to front up.
Quake worry closes National War Memorial
Report reveals the part of the building holding the tower's bells is earthquake prone.
Leader of NZ's biggest meth ring fights 28-year prison term
Brownie Harding told a probation officer he'd "do it all again" before sentencing.
Chief executive's ambiguous words trigger Shelly Bay fiasco
'Mean what you say and say what you mean' - Shelly Bay mess gets messier.
Group splinters from Wellington pride parade
Last years parade had 37 participants but only 10 were rainbow community entries.
Councils eye pulling out of 'contentious' arts fund
Lower Hutt and Porirua considering withdrawing from Wellington Regional Amenities Fund.
$2.5 million meth bust sentence appealed
Offender was a 'small time user' of meth when he was caught, his lawyer tells court.
Wellington's water woes: 'My bedroom smells like a toilet'
Over a million litres of sludge is being transported by truck after a pipeline failed.