Porirua’s mayor Anita Baker says an “attack” on Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau by mayoral candidate Ray Chung is disgraceful and not the type of behaviour expected of a councillor.

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund delivered an exceptional return for the year 2024/25, with $6.7 million injected into the local economy from $200,000 of investment. More ...

Mayor Tory Whanau released a statement today saying that claims about her made by Ray Chung in an email are a “malicious and sexist rumour.” RNZ reports her statement as saying: ...

A number of media have asked me for my view on a so-called ‘dossier’ on Labour Party political candidates running for council and which the media alleges has been prepared by Better ...

Wellington is gearing up for a sold out rugby double header with the All Blacks and Black Ferns playing back to back games in the capital on Saturday. The All Blacks are seeking to beat France and ...

Almost five years after being closed following two slips, Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff is now open, reports Kāpiti Coast ...

Scoop has been a cornerstone of independent news and journalism in Aotearoa, and for almost two decades, Wellington.Scoop has served the capital with news, analysis, and ...

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung says in hindsight sending an email containing third-hand claims about a sexual encounter with mayor Tory Whanau might not have been the best idea. The New ...

I live in Wellington, but visit Melbourne often. I’m sometimes asked, ‘which city do you like the most?’ That’s easy. I have ...

ACT Local has selected Nigel Elder, a long-time Lower Hutt resident, New Zealand Defence Force serviceman, and successful business owner as its candidate for the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt ...

Ruapehu councillors have voted down a recommendation to join a multi-council water body that officials estimate would save their community $40 million dollars. Instead, they are opting to partner ...

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopter crew has winched a near-hypothermic tramper and his dog to safety from ...