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Kiwi fears for Afghan friend on Taliban hit list as New Zealand ends evacuation
Former aid worker Duane Wilkins says he hasn't from his long-time friend Shaib Mohammad since he was shown pictures of the Taliban circling Mohammad's house. → Read More
Public confidence in Wellington City Council's decision-making plunges by almost half
A residents' survey has found drastically declining levels of trust in the city's leaders, as well as increasing concerns about city safety and the look and feel of the capital. → Read More
Wellington’s public transport operator no passengers will be turned away during Covid-19 alert level 4
Metlink is accepting only some forms of payment during Covid-19 lockdown, but says people without one of those will still be allowed to travel. → Read More
Thousands of baked goods and school lunches donated, businesses still facing heavy losses
One Auckland bakery and café owner gave away 200 kilograms of bread, but is still preparing to throw away food costing thousands of dollars. → Read More
Traffic chaos, residents evacuated as heavy winds and strong rain batter the Wellington region
Bad weather battering the Wellington region overnight wreaked havoc on some properties, with several roofs lifted by gales. → Read More
SH2 still closed after heavy winds and strong rain batter the Wellington region
Stranded motorists have been able to get off SH2 between Wellington and Lower Hutt after being stuck for hours. → Read More
SH2 open again after heavy winds and strong rain batter the Wellington region
Stranded motorists were able to get off SH2 between Wellington and Lower Hutt after being stuck for hours. → Read More
'You just don't get it': Emails reveal early-morning feud before crucial Wellington City Council meeting
Diane Calvert told mayor Andy Foster his talks with elected members on the council's 10-year plan were "too little, too late". → Read More
Some Taranaki Whānui iwi members occupy land in Wellington, vowing to stop Mt Crawford development
The 11.7-hectare site on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula has been earmarked for a 300-home development. A group says they have now occupied the land. → Read More
Taranaki Whānui iwi members occupy land in Wellington, vowing to stop Mt Crawford development
The 11.7-hectare site on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula has been earmarked for a 300-home development. A group says they have now occupied the land. → Read More
'We need to get over ourselves': Wellington City councillor Sean Rush still hopes for unity around council table
Wellington City councillor Sean Rush says he had no idea how ambitious his simple campain pledge of fostering unity among colleagues would turn out to be. → Read More
Government fast-tracks plans to extend Wellington's commuter rail network to Levin
Electrification and boosting the network beyond Waikanae will be considered as part of a $1 million business case, Transport Minister Michael Wood says. → Read More
Friday and Saturday evening CBD parking time limits of four hours introduced
Councillors have made the late change following concerns from the city's arts and hospitality sectors. → Read More
Audit New Zealand raises red flags over Wellington City Council's 10-year plan
The auditor has noted four "matters of emphasis" in mayor Andy Foster's plan, including uncertainty over whether it can deliver its $3.2 billion capital programme. → Read More
Audit New Zealand raises red flags over Wellington City Council's long-term plan
The auditor has noted four "matters of emphasis" in mayor Andy Foster's plan, including uncertainty over whether it can deliver its $3.2 billion capital programme. → Read More
Green Party rank and file criticise Wellington city councillor over her housing votes
One long-time Green Party member says a Wellington City councillor's stance on housing intensification is "bewildering at best", but Iona Pannett says she is comfortable with her position. → Read More
Wellington City Council rejects plan to remove height restrictions for central city buildings
The council has also voted against a proposal to extend protected character areas in the city's inner-city suburbs. → Read More
State Highway 1 crash cleared from Wellington motorway
A crash that created significant delays southbound on State Highway 1 between Tawa and Porirua on Wednesday morning has been cleared. The crash occurred in the southbound lane at the Tawa interchange on SH1 about 6.45am, said Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said. The crash was cleared shortly after 8am but Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advised that congestion remained heavy in the area. → Read More
Wellington City Council proposes to extend metered parking hours
The extension to metered parking hours would come alongside proposed increased hourly rates, a possible congestion charge, and a car-free Golden Mile. → Read More
Wellington businesses on Golden Mile: Let's just get on with it
Opposition against the plan to ban cars from key thoroughfares in the capital appears to be waning as it moves closer to reality. → Read More