Stories by Nick James

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.

Bernie Wanden says there have been no deaths or serious injuries between Ōhau and Manakau since the speed limit was reduced.

Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.

LIVE Wellington had appealed the city council's recommendations, which were backed by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.

The government has contracted an open ocean tug that will be on the water from Friday while it works on a long-term plan for a potential new national tug service.

The price tag would also include one new multi-unit development.

Last week Campbell Barry, who has held the mayoralty for two terms, announced he would not seek re-election.

Work to fix the pipe which is set to cost $5.2 million and last two weeks.

The system would allow commuters to easily tag onto public transport anywhere in the country - but there are concerns it just won't work.

Wellington city councillors will seek an exemption from the government's speed limit reversal rules.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and some city councillors are going to fight speed limit changes they say are forced on them against their will by the government.

Work on the first stage of the project will start next month.

The business watchdog will be monitoring the company.

Staff shortages are being blamed for the train delays. Audio

Churches in Carterton are holding a prayer service for Doreion Hard.

The company is saying goodbye to the Strait Feronia, which first launched in 1997.

The ship is thought to be carrying "furnace oil", described as dark thick, and when spilled, pernicious - but the government has rejected advice to carry out a survey.

A Miramar resident is calling for a meeting between Wellington City Council, police and locals about crime in the community, days after a man was found with fatal injuries in the suburb.