Wellingtonians are voting in greater numbers than in previous local body elections. As of 1 October, 11 days from the date when the polls close, 17.48% of “total electors” (presumably ...

Report from RNZ by Kate Green A quarry company seeking to take over a section of Belmont Regional Park is confident it’s ...

A deal has been signed with a demolition contractor to take down Masterton’s town hall, with work set to begin this month.  In its place, a festival-themed space would arise until a new town ...

The breadth of weaknesses in Wellington Water’s management systems is being laid bare in a tender for a $37 million urgent overhaul. It shows that the agency has a dozen “capabilities ...

Porirua City Council today formally adopted Porirua’s new District Plan that will protect Porirua’s environment while also enabling growth in the city. “After years of dedicated work ...

This is a disaster and totally irresponsible” said Councillor Ray Chung about the Wellington City Council’s debt now being among the highest in New Zealand. The debt has blown out, ...

At 84 years old, Judith Davey exemplifies the spirit of the Age Concern New Zealand Huia Award through her dedication to the ...

Report from RNZ by Sam Sherwood Nearly two years after the death of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru, police have taken a ...

The Wellington Heritage Festival returns with a rich line-up of events that celebrate the stories, landscapes, and communities of the Greater Wellington region. From Saturday 18 October to Sunday ...

The Free Speech Union is delighted to bring Helen Joyce, a prominent Irish journalist, author, and free speech advocate, to New Zealand for their next tour to meet with policymakers, politicians, ...

Photo/Supplied NYC Noise Rock Instigators Helmet return to Aotearoa / New Zealand for two shows in April 2026. Playing ...

Thomas Morgan, Wellington City Council Eastern Ward candidate, has been reflecting on the local election campaign for disabled candidates while himself having less than normal mobility.  “The ...