Stories by Harry Lock

Job uncertainty, no access to welfare, and concerns over Covid-19 are some of the drivers behind the flood of New Zealanders abroad coming back to Aotearoa.

Wellington Central Library, still closed after being deemed earthquake prone, could receive a special heritage status. Video

Hospitality businesses in Wellington are calling for more major events to be put on in the city, in a bid to bring in people to spend money thereby helping them survive.

An inquest into the suicide of a man while at a mental health unit in Wellington has cleared the staff of any wrongdoing.

Winston Peters has raised objections to the use of a phrase in the Commemorative Declaration on the 75th Anniversary of the UN Charter being signed, due to its associations with the Chinese Communist…

The government is setting aside $2 million to accelerate two Rotorua developments to assist with the district's post-Covid recovery.

Students at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington are being told their studies will be a mixture of digital learning and physical attendance.

Wellington's central city lunchtime spots are calling for people to return to work, as they're still falling below their pre-Covid levels of takings.

Wellington City Council has approved a nearly $10 million increase to the budget for the building of the Omāroro Reservoir.

Councillors will vote this morning on whether to allow e-scooter companies such as Flamingo to continue to operate in the city.

Hundreds of parking tickets are being issued every day in Wellington now paid on-street parking has been reintroduced in the capital.

It is the end of working from home for many people and offices have been working out how to get their areas ready for level 2, while hotels are allowing day rentals as an option for those who want to…

Wellington's proposed 30km/h road speed reductions should cover the entire CBD and inner suburbs, environmental groups and cycling advocates say.

Trains and buses may not have the capacity to meet commuter demand and give space for 1-metre social distancing.

The government's new loan scheme has been criticised by the opposition for being half-baked and lacking in clarity. Video

Wellington City councillors are being urged to stop squabbling and come together to assist with the region's economic recovery.

A survey has shown cycling was a popular new form of exercise during the lockdown, and people are now arguing for improved bike infrastructure.

People queued to get their fast food fix and delivery companies were overwhelmed with orders businesses reopened on the first day of alert level 3.

The race for fast food and delivery chains to get ready in time for Tuesday's rush is on - each store putting the work in to get their fridges fully stocked, and their deliveries up and running.

A new digital hub showcasing Wellington eateries has been created, with all businesses that sign up eligible to receive a subsidy of up to $500.

With alert level 3 approaching, small, independent restaurants and cafés are coming up with new ways of making sure they can still deliver to hungry customers. Video

Wellington is planning new events to help the city's economy recover after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Wellington City Council has agreed to borrow up to $16 million to fund repairs to the burst sewer pipes within the Mount Albert tunnel.

A list of 10 infrastructure projects, including the Convention Centre, and the Omaroro Reservoir, have been submitted as "shovel-ready" projects to the government.

Householders are facing increasing piles of paper and plastic as councils around the country put their recycling services on hold.