Meet the Onslow-Western council candidates
This week we're looking at the Onslow-Western ward, and asking: what will you do to improve public transport?
Meet the GWRC candidates
Regional council candidates tell us why they're standing, and what they will do to fix public transport.
Meet the Wellington mayoral candidates
Who will do what - or at least promise to do - regarding the capital's rates, housing, transport, resilience and economy.
Who's on the stage at WOW?
From under 10s, to people hitting their 70s, everyone's got a spot on the WOW stage.
Candidates with tunnel vision
OPINION: Teeth, tunnels and poetry are some of the issues with which lesser-known council candidates are grappling.
Millions for new classrooms in Wellington
The region is faces looming demand for spaces to accommodate about 2500 new students.
Boost for Melling interchange
Persistence pays off as application for resource consent approved for Melling interchange in Lower Hutt.
White-headed kiwi chick hatched
The newborn was the first offspring of Mapuna, a white-coloured male kiwi, and Manawa, a brown-coloured female
Call for the commander
SAS commander turned director of Oravida is central to claims Defence Force "buried" report into possible civilian deaths.
Fraudster's home sold for $700k
The home was sold to recover $700k Joanne Sharp stole from the Ministry of Transport to pay off her mortgage.
Former mayor now a dame
Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast says it's an honour to be recognised by the Government for her career and work.
Stadium named after women's running hero
The hero of the 1967 Boston Marathon has had a stadium named after her in France.
A bite and swig out of RWC
How Kiwi food and wine companies are plotting their assault on the Japanese market.
Standoff over Gold Card claim
A 35-year-old man boarded a Wellington bus with a SuperGold Card. It led to a lengthy stand-off.
Financial headache for Hutt City
A week after announcing the Petone Settlers Museum was earthquake prone, Lower Hutt's Little Theatre is now under scrutiny.
'Please care enough to not trust them'
OPINION: The Porirua Chamber of Commerce mayoral debate: mannequins, stuck pages and caring enough to not trust anyone.
Meet the HBRC candidates
Hawke's Bay Regional Council candidates explain why they're standing, and how they will address the region's water issues.
Wellington 'a bit stuck'
Spats over big projects from transport to convention centres dominated a hotly fought mayoral debate between five candidates.
Missing a knockout blow
There were nerves, laughter, and some good debate, but ultimately no clear winner in Wellington mayoral debate.
Video: Wellington mayoral debate
Justin Lester, Diane Calvert, Andy Foster, Jenny Condie and Conor Hill talk transport, rates and the state of the capital.
Asbestos in burnt building
5:32 PM Cordons have been lifted around a Hastings building but asbestos fears remain.
Three decades among VHS and DVDS
From Pulp Fiction to Inception, Aro Video owner Andrew Armitage can chart the store's life.
A bite and swig out of RWC
How Kiwi food and wine companies are plotting their assault on the Japanese market.
Hutt riverside walk hurdle cleared
Million dollar riverside sites could go to an urban renewal scheme.
Prominent Courtenay Pl properties for sale
Wellington properties, currently home to Danger Danger bar and Enigma cafe, are for sale.
$10,000 homes on million-dollar land
Find out the Wellington suburbs where land value sometimes overwhelmingly eclipses the value of the homes that sit on it.
Plenty of work to go around
Commercial construction is ramping up in Wellington, Waikato and Auckland.
NZDF's credibility dilemma
OPINION: The Defence Force has been corrupt or incompetent. Either is bad news for a public looking for truth and some trust.
One-way trips to oblivion
OPINION: At least a couple of big political names have stuffed up badly this week.
Shocking news for older men
OPINION: Even Grey Power is having to learn that women don't like being manhandled and ordered about.
Who's on the stage at WOW?
From under 10s, to people hitting their 70s, everyone's got a spot on the WOW stage.
A writer's dream - and nightmare
Alister Taylor launched many Kiwi writers' careers - but he also left many of them unpaid.
Three decades among VHS and DVDS
From Pulp Fiction to Inception, Aro Video owner Andrew Armitage can chart the store's life.
Spring blooms at Dowse Art Museum
Step into the spring season with four exhibitions opening at Lower Hutt's Dowse Art Museum.
Who's on the stage at WOW?
From under 10s, to people hitting their 70s, everyone's got a spot on the WOW stage.
Three decades among VHS and DVDS
From Pulp Fiction to Inception, Aro Video owner Andrew Armitage can chart the store's life.
Stadium named after women's running hero
The hero of the 1967 Boston Marathon has had a stadium named after her in France.
University pledges eco-plan
Wellington's university says it's 'unrealistic' to eliminate gross emissions in 2030 but pledges to reduce its carbon footprint.
Spring blooms at Dowse Art Museum
Step into the spring season with four exhibitions opening at Lower Hutt's Dowse Art Museum.
Rugby's unsavoury fan culture
Bar staff say they are belittled, elbowed, spanked, and groped by drunken fans and players. C
Stadium named after women's running hero
The hero of the 1967 Boston Marathon has had a stadium named after her in France.
New striker on target in pre-season
Fit-again Phoenix forward Jaushua Sotirio makes up for lost time on pre-season trip.
Phoenix face Cacace conundrum
If the Phoenix are serious about becoming a selling club, then they need to address the fact that their most promising player could walk for free at the end of the season.
Tasman remain unbeaten
Tasman turned over a 17-7 halftime deficit to remain on top of the Mitre 10 Cup premiership standings.
