Stories by Kirsty Frame

Building a new dump on top of Wellington's current facility is shaping up as the most popular option for the capital.

More than two years ago work began on several streets between Island Bay and Owhiro Bay, an area in long need of repair. The pipework was meant to be completed at the end of 2020.

It could be described as a perfect storm - rising sea levels and cities that are slowly sinking.

Wellington City Council has knocked back Wellington Water's bid for more money, saying that the organisation needs to provide more detail on its spending plans.

Plans for upgrading Wellington's city library have been unveiled, showing a dramatic new look that is both seismically stronger and more attractive.

A loud message is coming through the new UN climate change report - it is time for us all to radically change our lifestyles. Audio

Emotions were high for those missing medical appointments or emergency trips to family as flights at Wellington Airport remain grounded since Tuesday.

Some of the country's most at-risk people say the government is trading off their safety by easing restrictions so soon.

Wellington City Councillors spent much of the day grilling Wellington Water on its shortcomings, but the company says it does not have adequate resources.

Locals living near Mt Ruapehu appear unfazed by the signs of elevated volcanic unrest, despite the strong tremors and the lake heating up.

While Wellington Water is falling short in the capital city, other councils in the region say they are managing the water company just fine because they are spending more.

Wellington's frontline care workers are operating around the clock to help people with Covid-19 who are isolating at home.

Some homes in Porirua may be raised, relocated or bought-out as the city grapples with its flood-prone future.

A Victoria University of Wellington student says their mental health worsened after being temporarily kicked out of their residential hall for feeling suicidal.

The usually busy roads around Parliament looked more like a campground as dozens of vans and motorhomes blocked the thoroughfare for most of today.

A teenager who tested positive after attending Soundsplash says 12 of her friends who were at the festival have also contracted the virus, while an Auckland scientist says it could be a superspreader… Audio

People could see themselves with less beer and less money to save on big ticket items like televisions if an Omicron outbreak disrupts supply chains.

A NIWA climate summary says extreme temperatures across the country are happening far more often than expected.

Enliven Retirement Homes, which operate 14 sites across the North Island, is charging families $10 per person for vaccine passes on lanyards and access to their family outside of normal reception…

More than a quarter of parents are reluctant or unsure about vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19, according to a new survey.

A survey trying to determine what compliance progress building owners had made so far only got a reply from 40 percent of those sent questions.

Wellington City Council is considering measures for reducing social housing rents for tenants in hardship.

Parts of the building industry have welcomed the government's upcoming market study, but are not convinced it will fix issues. Audio

Some disabled people fear they'll be left without critical help when the Covid-19 vaccine mandate kicks in next week for all home care and support workers.

To the delight of many around Wellington, a huge film studio development in Upper Hutt is closer to completion.