Stories by Laura Dooney

Artists have come together to create murals that represent one of the Wellington region's most diverse suburbs.

State house tenants in Christchurch have described the news their home won't be sold as the best Christmas present.

Some Karori residents are disappointed a retirement village will replace a teaching campus they've long relied on for recreation.

A proposed amalgamation of the three district councils in Wairarapa has been rejected by residents.

An ambitious plan has been unveiled to run an Orient Express-style luxury train through New Zealand. Video

Wellingtonians have been slow to install $100 emergency water tanks to keep them going after a big earthquake.

The mayor of Horowhenua district has been called a dictator following a council meeting that fell apart when councillors staged a walk-out.

Ratepayers across the country could see their rates bills rise, as councils struggle to find funds for critical infrastructure, Local Government New Zealand says.

Advocates are concerned disabled school-leavers have no option but to work for free, with some spending years in unpaid work experience.

Wellington train workers will strike tomorrow, affecting up to 30,000 rail passengers across the region, over removal of longstanding conditions from their contracts.

Wellington buildings that aren't made quake safe by next year's deadline should be emptied and their doors closed, a property investor says.

The Wellington City Council is $50,000 out of pocket after a grant for an event that was cancelled has still not been paid back.

Air New Zealand is asking passengers flying to the US to get to the airport three hours earlier because of new security measures.

The sporting bond between Ireland and New Zealand has been strengthened by a gift given in honour of a rugby legend.