Stories by Nick James

The ferry fleet will be one ship down with the Aratere to retire by the end of August. Audio

KiwiRail is warning of job cuts and that passenger and freight capacity will take a hit.

The former Labour leader and president has the backing of the Labour Party and says he's ready to do the hard work.

The fatal Wellington boarding house fire in 2023 killed five and left many others homeless. Audio

The party's alternative Budget also includes an "income guarantee" of at least $395 a week but would see government debt climbing for years.

Andrew Little is a high profile entrant in the battle for the capital's mayoral chains - so who are the other contenders?

The costs included procurement and design of the replacements, terminals design and consenting, and early construction work.

Ferry Holdings Limited was created by the government to lead contractual negotiations with shipyards and ports.

The proposed law would require online age verification.

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.