Wellington Region
Porirua mayor blasts proposal to sack Wellington water chairperson
Two reports into the water entity released this week have found poor financial oversight and contractor management, and a maintenance spend far higher than some other councils.
Wellington crossing painted in transgender flag restored to original
The council was worried it could be a safety risk, especially in wet weather.
Wellington commuters stopped as dramatic arrest carried out
Armed police have surrounded a car in central Wellington and taken a man into custody.
Two separate crashes in Wairarapa
The first crash happened on Wednesday morning when a car hit a power pole, while three people received injuries in a crash in the same area that afternoon.
Wellington rugby club says it has changed how it functions
A Wellington rugby club that lost permission to sell alcohol says while the decision is disappointing, it remains committed to operating responsibly.
Wellington teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
A teacher disguised himself as a drug dealer and tricked a 14-year-old girl into performing oral sex on him in exchange for cannabis.
Jury hears climate change defence for Restore Passenger Rail protestors
A jury has heard that New Zealand's major cities could be underwater by the end of this century during the trial of climate activists who hung banners over Wellington's State Highways.
Quake strengthening: NZers work on modular bracing with Japanese scientists
The government is spending almost a million dollars on researching earthquake and volcanic disaster resilience in collaboration with scientists in Japan
'Sacrificial lamb': Wellington Water chair may resign over scathing report
Nick Leggett says he's 'taking soundings' as an urgent meeting is held about the organisation. Audio
'Looking really terrible': Trail of damage as duo flee police while towing caravan
Multiple parked vehicles and properties were hit during the chase.
Wellington Water debacle: councillor theatens legal action
There is growing anger in Wellington over revelations the capital's ratepayers have been paying nearly three times more for water repairs than in other parts of the country. Audio
Swastika taken off display at Wellington's Newtown Festival stall
After backlash from the crowd, nearby stallholders and people online, the vendor was asked to take the piece of jewellery off display.
The region where unplanned water pipe repair costs are three times higher
A probe uncovered poor value for money from contractors, loose financial controls, and even one case of alleged theft. Audio
Tens of thousands of dollars stolen in alleged Wellington Water theft
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
Person seriously injured, road blocked after Upper Hutt crash
At least one person has been seriously injured in a crash in Upper Hutt involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Man hit by car doing burnouts on Kāpiti Coast
A man was struck by a car at a gathering of boy racers on Friday night, with some of them obstructing emergency services.
Police appeal over new sightings of missing man
There have been three possible sightings today of Travis Langford who disappeared six weeks ago.
SH2 reopens following crash near Carterton
Police said one person received serious injuries.
Three electric scooters ignite in central Wellington overnight
The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Indians in Wellington: More than just Diwali and overstaying
A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of the capital's Indian community, as its association turns 100.
