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Some of the city's neighbours are worried the council is reflecting poorly on the region.
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'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without power
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.
Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.
Wild weather hits Wellington
What had been a clear, sunny day transformed quickly for Wellingtonians when their city was hit with rain and hail. Video / Katrina Bennett / Azaria Howell / Melz Thompson / Ashleigh Putt-fallows / Marty Melville
Man held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protest
The 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.
Tory Whanau’s sobriety journey and why 'it’s different this time'
She's previously said her partying days are behind her but this time she's going further.
'I sympathise': Liquidator on 16 customers of failed double-glazer
One customer had paid $55,000 in advance and didn’t have the products.
Te Papa to ‘think about’ future display of Treaty of Waitangi after defacing, 12 arrests
Man abseiled from the roof of the museum and defaced the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.
Unique blend of pharmacy and hobby shop proves popular
Tracey and Scott Bowman's store is split in two - it's a pharmacy and a hobby shop.
Govt dept apologises for using 'privacy' to avoid questions over Kiri Allan crash
Internal Affairs department still will not provide an answer on whether the taxpayer pays.
Ngāpuhi report: Whina Cooper's daughter echoes her words from famous land march
'We will fight forever' if Govt lets us down - Hinerangi Cooper-Puru.
Mick Guerin: Trentham false start could have boosted three horses in later run
Jammed gates meant three horses saved energy - giving them unfair advantages.
'Extremely precious': Teeny tiny Bible carefully repaired
The miniature Bible comes with its own magnifying glass.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Editorial: A good time to celebrate business success
OPINION: Sir Richard Taylor's inspiration was not lost on the Deloitte Top 200 crowd.
Captain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott Robertson
New All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.
Organised crime syndicate busted operating in Wellington
It comes a week after police busted an alleged Auckland crime syndicate.
Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court
Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach
Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.
‘KiwiRail must be s***ting themselves’: Cook Strait ferry cost blowout lands with Nicola Willis
KiwiRail's top brass have already met twice with Finance Minister about project.
West Coast gains $35m Wētā Workshop epic: Pounamu Path tourist trail opens
Māwhera Pā in Greymouth is the first stop on a four-part cinematic, historic route.
Hundreds join Brian Tamaki for pro-Israel rally
It's the third protest this week in the capital.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Block of flats on fire in Lower Hutt, roads closed
One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Opinion: David Seymour and Beltway bureaucrats must learn from medieval Iceland
OPINION: Gargantuan red tape will be gone if we learn a "Thingvellir" or two from Iceland.
‘I trusted him’: Accountant struck off for fleecing friend of $32k
He was supposed to be looking after her rental property, but ripped her off instead.
Wellington’s earthquake-prone building crisis could leave hundreds seeking new homes
Almost 230 deadlines for strengthening earthquake-prone buildings due to expire in 2027.
Wellington braces for another day of protest action
It's the third protest in as many days for the capital.
Kids thrilled as NZDF chopper swoops down on school
A helicopter visit thrills Te Rā School students.
Baby Ru’s mum claims she knows who killed her son
Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.
'How entitled': Wellington rental wants tenant to work as security guard
The listing in Kilbirnie has been removed from Trademe after it was heavily criticised.
Watch: 'I was intoxicated' - Tory Whanau discusses drunken night out
The rumour mill in Wellington has been sent into overdrive after the boozy night.