Public sector shake-up threatens Wellington recovery and could push workers out, economist warns
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon said that means the capital “is likely to bear the brunt” of the…
Public electric vehicle charger useless after copper cables chopped
A public electric vehicle charger in Wellington has been left without charging cables, prompting a police report for…
NZTA rejects covering $145m of Wellington public transport projects
More than $145 million of Wellington public transport projects — including new bus spines along the harbour quays…
Wellington City councillor Ray Chung quits subcommittee
Wellington councillor Ray Chung has resigned as the chairperson of a Wellington City Council subcommittee. By Justin Wong…
Ray Chung resigns from Wellington council subcommittee chair role
Little previously said he was contacted by Wellington City area commander Inspector Dean Silvester. The Herald understands the…
‘It saved us’: Carbon monoxide alarm wakes family to hidden house fire
A Lower Hutt family say a carbon monoxide detector saved their lives and is urging others to install…
Hospices turning away dying patients as funding shortfall bites
Hospices across New Zealand are being forced to turn away dying patients as they struggle to cope with…
Waikanae house fire sends smoke across neighbourhood
A house fire has sent smoke billowing across Waikanae this afternoon, with fire crews continuing to battle the…
Hastings vegetable plant closures: Mayors call for Government-backed study
Frozen packing lines in Hastings would also close. The announcement meant the loss of about 300 roles across…
Mammoth Wellington cycling and walking path Te Ara Tupua opens
A mammoth cycling and walking path in the capital has officially opened after more than a decade in…
Wellington Airport gets $100m seawall upgrade fast-tracked
A major upgrade to Wellington Airport’s ageing southern coastline has been fast-tracked, with seawall construction expected to begin…
Wellington sex offender Opetaia Matagi jailed for 12 years
Matagi earlier admitted 17 charges, including sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual violation by…