Wellington Region
Transmission Gully contractor convicted and fined $70,000
The company in charge of building Transmission Gully has been convicted and fined $70,000 for unconsented earthworks and discharging sediment into the Belmont Regional Park in early 2019.
Victoria University takes over management of two residence halls
Wellington's Victoria University is taking over the management of two halls of residence from the company that was in charge when a student lay dead in his Canterbury hostel for weeks unnoticed.
Wairarapa towns told to limit water use after heavy rain
A heavy rain warning for Wairarapa has been lifted but Wellington Water warns reservoirs supplying the area had dropped to low levels.
Wellington paramedics union warns WorkSafe 'should have kept their noses out'
A union representing paramedics says WorkSafe "lobbed a grenade" into their collective negotiations with Wellington Free Ambulance.
Wellington Spatial Plan: Heritage or new houses?
A controversial plan to create more homes for a growing population in Wellington is back on the council's table, with another version of the 30 year Spatial Plan released last week, to be voted on… Audio
Cuts and Korero
The Environmental Protection Authority was at Fieldays for the first time and invited farmers in for a korero and a haircut to find out what they think about measures to protect the environment. Audio
Wellington watering down its proposed spatial plan
A report given to Wellington City Councilors last week reveals that the council will be watering down it's proposed spatial plan. Jesse speaks to Eleanor West from Wellington advocacy group A City… Audio
Wellington inner city houses damaged in fire, police treating it as suspicious
The fire damaged two homes in the Wellington suburb of Mount Victoria less than a week after a blaze destroyed houses in another suburb.
Capital and Coast DHB booking error deletes C-section appointments
Women in Wellington have had their caesarean section procedures delayed after an electronic system deleted their bookings.
Businesses anxious over capital's Golden Mile car ban plan
Wellington retailers in the central shopping corridor are scared a plan to ban cars from the area will cause businesses to close or abandon the area.
Leaked report on leaky infrastructure: Cost to fix Wellington water revealed
A leaked report has revealed the huge cost of fixing up water infrastructure to cope with Wellington's growing population - in some suburbs, more than $500,000 for every new dwelling.
Wellington council wants government to put buses back in public ownership
Greater Wellington Regional Council is pushing the government to return buses and bus infrastructure back into public ownership. Audio
Wellington high-density housing plan gets 'substantial changes'
Changes are being proposed to Wellington's Spatial Plan: the high-level zoning document which caused a stir when it came out last year.
Acute driver shortage affects Wellington bus schedule
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is warning residents should expect further bus cancellations due to a driver shortage.
Wellington lacking a dedicated airport bus service
Wellington currently doesn't have an airport bus service. it had one for twenty years but NZ Bus Terminated the service in November 2020. New Zealand Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina… Audio
Manager of burnt property says complaints about house made for years
The property manager of a Wellington house that was gutted by a fire overnight says the owner had for years complained about the empty neighbouring house, where it is believed the blaze started.
Person dies after car crash at Ōtaki
A person has died after their car veered off the road, across train tracks and down a bank north of Wellington today.
He Reo o Te Taiao - A Tribute to Dr Richard Nunns
Dr Richard Nunns contribution to the art form of tāonga pūoro has left an indelible mark on Aotearoa music. From playing music inside steep caves in Takaka to travelling the world alongside musician… Audio
Shooting the night sky
The Wairarapa just north of Wellington has applied to become the country's latest Dark Sky Reserve. And a new exhibition is encouraging people to look up at the night sky and soak up the darkness. But… Audio, Gallery
Congestion charges polarise Wellington residents and businesses
Wellington commuters may have to pay for the privilege of driving to work in future with the city council's plans to accelerate congestion charges.
