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Work on $260 million Wairarapa rail upgrade delayed by over a year
Work on the upgrade began in 2021 was to be completed late last year but now won't be finished until early 2027. Video
Business owner claims he lost money after Facebook and Instagram accounts banned
A Wellington man says his business lost money after its Instagram and Facebook accounts were banned.
Ministry of Defence seeks advice for plan to have drones scour Pacific
The work is attached to its long-range drone project in the ministry's capability plan which has an indicative cost of between $100 million and $300m.
A walk through a forest that's closed to the public
Wainuiomata Regional Park forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi, but is under threat.
Man who killed five in Loafers Lodge fire handed life sentence
Esarona David Lologa will spend at least 22 years in jail.
Man who killed five in Loafers Lodge fire handed life sentence
Esarona David Lologa will spend at least 22 years in jail.
Man convicted of starting Loafers Lodge fire to be sentenced
Esarona David Lologa, 50, was found guilty of five counts of murder.
Wellington Council scraps motorbike parking fees
In May the Wellington City Council voted to put in fees of $1 per hour for motorbikes to park.
Why Wellington ratepayers will have to fork out an extra $40 on average
Most of the extra costs would be included in the February bill.
Warning of bus driver shortage if immigration settings not changed
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the government to lower its English language requirements for visas.
New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.
Wellington's City to Sea bridge saved from demolition - for now
Wellington City councillors revoked the decision to knock it down, made by the council last year.
Wellington commuters get contactless payment options in 2026
Public transport users will be able to tag on with their phones and debit cards, as a councillor says locals are "sick of waiting" for a national system.
KiwiRail chair warns director's conflicts of interest are affecting board efficiency
During a scrutiny week hearing, Suzanne Tindal said management of the issues resulted in O'Donnell having to recuse himself from "a number of items on the board agenda".
Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?
It was retired in August and sold for scrap in October, yet its currently sitting in Nelson Harbour.
Critics launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel
Green MPs and former and current councillors spoke out against the project, saying it's too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. Audio
Wellington's Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month
Victoria University will knock down the building which lost its protected heritage status this year.
Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Shane Jones on set net fishing
The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.
Report suggests 330 surplus staff at Wellington City Council
PSA says analysis from Deloitte, which cost $435k, lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
Government ends Cook Strait tug contract early
The government has sunk plans to station an open ocean tug in the strait long term.
How the government plans to save $2b on new Cook Strait ferries
The costings have been revealed for the project which will see two new ships sail into New Zealand. Audio
New Cook Strait ferries won't cost more than $2b, Rail Minister vows
Peters says taxpayers have saved $2.3 billion while still getting the ferries and infrastructure they want.
'A lot of effort' to get action on Kaeo water supply
Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio
Seaview sewage plant stench to return
After an operational error at the plant, Wellington Water has warned residents to expect and prepare for bad smells.
Restorer 'absolutely horrified' at Wellington town hall sell-off
"Somebody has just taken it upon themselves to just empty out the storage facility just because they can," says an antique furniture restorer. Audio