Wellington’s Gordon Wilson flats demolition confirmed after heritage status cut
The fate of the building, which was a Category 1 historic place, has been a point of contention…
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bids
Two sites have already been granted permits. Application documents provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act…
Wellington’s Highwater Restaurant Review: Jesse Mulligan Finds Late‑Night Dining Worth The Wait
Jesse gets his money’s worth from a fleeting visit to the capital. I complained recently that I couldn’t…
Why popular Wellington pub Fortune Favours closed – and who is owed money
The largest amount owing is $2.1m to a shareholder current account. Companies Office records show Shannon Thorpe is…
Helicopter crashes near Mākara Beach, pilot airlifted to Wellington Hospital
The incident was first reported around 7:50am, when RCCNZ received an electronic location transmitter (ELT) alert. In response,…
Wellington’s Golden Mile project over budget, city council to vote on review next week
“Given the scale of these risks, officers have not progressed detailed negotiations on these issues, while direction is…
Years of Transmission Gully fix-ups needed as $32m summer rebuild starts
“Resurfacing and rebuilding work will continue on Transmission Gully as part of future summer maintenance seasons. The specific…
Mt Victoria death: Wellington GP Richard Tyler named as victim of weather accident
He was taken to hospital but died a short time later, police said. The death will be referred…
Sir Peter Jackson to close Wellington’s Chocolate Fish Cafe after 15 years
“We don’t want to be forced to close. We don’t want to be shut down.” Pennington said he…
Shane Jones says gold exploration bid near Zealandia a good thing, claims backlash is ‘woke’
“I don’t think it should be catastrophised, you’re always going to get an element that imagine the worst,…
All Blacks v South Africa: World media reacts to record defeat in Wellington
Cheslin Kolbe scored two of his side’s six tries, while the others were shared between Damian Willemse, Kwagga…
The Cobbler review: Wellington boutique hotel in Hannah’s Laneway is the peak of industrial chic
The Cobbler’s discreet entrance off Hannah’s Laneway (below), where the old Hannah shoe factory opened a century ago.…