Inside Parliament: How Plunket alienated so many parents with its restructure

Lake Hāwea residents push back against plan to lower lake levels

Locals fear return of dust storms and dry bores under fast-track hydro proposal, while Contact Energy says move could cut emissions and ease power prices.

Wellington mayoral poll: One candidate holds commanding lead

Andrew Little's emergence as the frontrunner in the race comes after incumbent mayor Tory Whanau pulled out in April.

Shooting up candidate's hoarding 'beyond a step too far'

A resident said people were woken by up to seven gunshots just before 2am on Monday.

Hear me out - let me convince you to vote in the local elections

Only 42% of people voted in the last local elections, but your council is responsible for everything from traffic lights to bin collection.