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Government approves major MetService transaction, review of war with Niwa continues
The national weather forecaster is moving into a new $250 million development.
Tory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?
Money is drying up for the transformation Tory Whanau campaigned on.
KiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balance
KiwiRail bosses could face questioning for three hours or more.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Khandallah homicide: Police investigation narrows in on key timeframe
Helen Gregory was found dead in her home on Baroda St in Wellington.
Analysts 'disappointed' Fletcher Building's $180m hole cuts share price
A blow-out in NZ International Convention Centre costs caused the share slump.
'Disappointing' - Fletcher CEO Ross Taylor on hit from two big jobs
Convention Centre to cost further $165m and extra $15m for Wellington car park.
Two teens missing overnight on Upper Hutt walking track found by hunters
The pair were reported missing at 2am, and the search began at 4.30 this morning.
‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
Meanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council the most poorly run council in NZ
OPINION: Once again, Wellington is on water restrictions over summer.
'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
Busy highway reopens after crash
All lanes open again on highway, but motorists warned to expect delays.
Master Plumbers boss urges commissioners for Wellington
The Wellington region is in level 2 water restrictions.
January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.
Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk
"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.
Thunderstorms, 120km/h gales as 'active' weather to buffet central NZ
Forecasters warn heavy showers and thunderstorms might 'enhance' gusts.
Human remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continues
Police have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
Wellington City Council negotiating move to former Datacom HQ
The building is advertised as being in a prime waterfront location with harbour views.
Escaped prisoner who raped woman fires lawyers, refuses to acknowledge court during sentencing
Damon John Exley was convicted twice before for similar offences.
Te Papa invites Kiwis to 'share their views' on Te Tiriti show after protest
The call comes after 12 people were arrested in December for vandalising the exhibition.
Focus: Wellington's water crisis
Georgina Campbell explains Wellington's severe regional water shortage. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
Army truck crashes into RSA at notorious black spot
'No drive-through at the RSA mate, this ain't McDonald's'
Skyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'
Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.
Wellington on a budget: Your guide to the capital's best free attractions
New Zealand's capital doesn't fall short of things to do...for free.
'It's just tragic': Man killed in crane-jumping misadventure mourned in hometown
The tragedy has affected a lot of people in Jarreth Colquhoun's hometown of Wairoa.
Why Wellington’s Zealandia deserves the top spot in New Zealand Tourism Awards
You may go your whole life not seeing a takahē in the wild — unless you visit Zealandia.
Wellington residents face 15.4 % rates increase as water shortage bites
Wellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.
Richard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne Brown
OPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.
Why judge gave NZ athlete discharge without conviction and suppression for sex offences with teen
The judge referred to the impact on the man's sports career as a mitigating factor.
Khandallah grandmother remembered as ‘kind and caring’ friend
A homicide probe is under way after Helen Gregory was found dead at her home.