Stories by Nick James

The idea combines the Wellington region's councils into one large entity.

The airport is planning to buy four pieces of beachfront property with the aim of upgrading community facilities and driving up foot traffic.

Public consultation has begun and will last six weeks.

Wellington Water is warning of the potential for increased odour with work starting next week.

The train operator wanted the council to compensate it for increased leave payouts following law changes.

E Kai served up its first meal of hot soup on a chilly, windy Monday evening. Audio

Khandallah swimming pool and the Begonia House will be saved, while the cycle lane budget is cut.

Councillors will also vote on how much money to put towards Khandallah Pool and the city's notorious water infrastructure.

The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio

KiwiRail is warning of job cuts and that passenger and freight capacity will take a hit.

The former Labour leader and president has the backing of the Labour Party and says he's ready to do the hard work.

The fatal Wellington boarding house fire in 2023 killed five and left many others homeless. Audio

The party's alternative Budget also includes an "income guarantee" of at least $395 a week but would see government debt climbing for years.

Andrew Little is a high profile entrant in the battle for the capital's mayoral chains - so who are the other contenders?

The costs included procurement and design of the replacements, terminals design and consenting, and early construction work.

Ferry Holdings Limited was created by the government to lead contractual negotiations with shipyards and ports.

The proposed law would require online age verification.

Wellington Electricity chief executive Greg Skelton believed his company's response had been fantastic.

Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.

The Aratere made headlines last year when it ran aground near Picton.

Whakapapa Holding will have a license to run the ski field for the next 10 years.

The outgoing mayor explains what comes next, and refuses to rule out another tilt at the top job. Audio

Wellington's deputy mayor is "absolutely gutted" by Tory Whanau's decision to not run for the mayoralty, but another councillor believes it is an opportunity for a fresh start. Audio

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau turned the first sod on the upgrade, and construction will start on Sunday.

The section of State Highway 3 near Palmerston North was shut to traffic for good in 2017, after a series of massive slips.