'Politics played' over mayoral recount
11:31 AM Andy Foster calls his 62-vote victory a "landslide", but Justin Lester says the vote was flawed.
Obese elderly a growing problem
More obese people than ever before are living in rest homes - and the sector is struggling to care for them.
Airport flips terminals as part of $1b revamp
Sale of Miramar Golf Club land imminent as Wellington Airport reveals details of $1 billion expansion plan.
Foster is not just Sir Peter's puppet
Wellington has a new conservative captain at the helm as the official result of the close race is imminent.
Our $1200-worth of unused stuff
Every New Zealander is hoarding about $1200 worth of unused things, according to a Trade Me survey.
Meth sentencing guidelines redrawn
Court of Appeal injects flexibility into punishment for drug dealing menace.
'Sheer luck no one was hurt'
A shot fired into a police officer's home could have had a "tragic outcome", district commander says.
Foster delivered deputy ultimatum
It's only been a few days and already new mayor Andy Foster faces a tough decision
Tiny house stoush heads to Environment Court
Small house causes big legal headaches for Lower Hutt man locked in consenting battle with local council.
Locals oppose bigger cleanfill
Residents fear cleanfill will cause an "environmental disaster" similar to the Fox River on the West Coast.
Notorious killer made to attend court
A judge has ordered notorious killer Steve Williams to attend court in person - for his own good.
Trial over cannabis club
Jury trial sought by cannabis campaigners after police undercover operation at club.
Early problem for capital's new mayor
Wellington mayor Andy Foster wants to expedite the Mt Victoria tunnel project, but most of his councillors don't.
Report into spending released
Mike Tana had previously refused to release the report, but had maintained its findings cleared him.
Can Foster wrangle the Left?
Wellington voted in a young, left-leaning council and a centre-right mayor. It is now up to Andy Foster to wrangle them.
Wellington's winds of change
ANALYSIS: Three cities, three new mayors. What will the changing of the guard bring and how did we get here?
Snowy blast coming
MetService warns six major highways could be closed by snow as freezing weather sweeps through the country.
My own voyage of discovery
OPINION: Cook commemorations have show how little most Kiwis know of our own history.
Nah, Yeah - they're in the top 20
Two Victoria University students beat out more than 4000 entries for a place in the top 20 of an international design award.
McDonald's puts a stop to Mac Burglar
Wellington bar told to stop using McDonald's-esque words and take down Hamburglar-inspired video.
Property hijack denied
High-rise "corporate crash pad" developer accused of upmarket suburb mortgage scam says it's not fraud.
Overseas appointees don't represent us
OPINION: People in our top jobs need to have an emotional stake in New Zealand.
A green way to invest
A New Zealand property company is looking for investors to support the "greening" of its properties.
Drax Project's summer tour
Wellington jazz-pop band Drax Project will headline five holiday hot spot shows this summer.
Spine-tingling sounds from Orchestra Wellington
Great confidence in performance of American 20th century modern Romantics.
'Ugly' Kiwi machine gun a rare find
A rare example of Kiwi wartime ingenuity will go on public display after spending decades hidden away in a safe.
Uncovering the secrets of wine
A wine masterclass was meant to give me an insight on wine - did it help?
Jamie Oliver's loss, events space gained
Public Trust Hall was meant to be a restaurant. Now, it is a venue for hire.
Nah, Yeah - they're in the top 20
Two Victoria University students beat out more than 4000 entries for a place in the top 20 of an international design award.
Deja-brew for craft beer winner
Fork & Brewer ale-wizard Kelly Ryan has won the title of champion small brewery for the second year running.
The ideal Te Papa boss
The museum needs a new chief executive. But what qualities should it be looking for?
'Beekeeping is a thinking person's game'
Eva Durrant took up beekeeping when she retired. Her bees make 90kg of honey a year.
Life and love in a caravan
US native Bree Graczyk and Swiss-born Marisa Schuler are fans of tiny houses, sharing life and love in a 13sqm caravan.
Final execution costs Phoenix
The introduction of marquee striker Gary Hooper cannot come soon enough.
Recap: Wellington v Canterbury
Lions books spot in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final against Tasman with 30-19 win at Westpac Stadium.
Recap: Hawke’s Bay v Otago
Magpies secure spot in Championship final with thrilling overtime win over Otago in Napier.
Singh learning from the best in the business
Kiwi football star still on cloud nine four months after joining German giants.
Phoenix have inside knowledge on opposition
Ufuk Talay believes his season with Sydney FC gives the Phoenix an advantage ahead of their showdown with the champions.
