Wellington Region

Forget group video calls, a group of older people in the Hutt Valley is staying connected through the Covid-19 lockdown with regular catch-ups on the telephone.

Wellington's water contractor suggested the Wellington City Council might like to relax some of the performance targets for its pipe network if it wanted the contractor to start meeting them.

What'll it be today? Abseiling, vechicle repairs, baking or some DIY? Chester can do it all.

Huge swells heading for Wellington were known about for two days before they hit last month, but residents were not told. Now, a warning system is in place.

The long-awaited repairs to broken sewer pipes in Wellington are being described as "incredibly technically challenging work" that has never been done before in Australasia.

Trains and buses may not have the capacity to meet commuter demand and give space for 1-metre social distancing.

The body of a 49-year-old reported missing from Porirua in March has been found.

Wellington locals say they are excited to get back to work while ensuring that 2-metre distance.

A young humpback whale has been spotted cruising through the Wellington Harbour this morning.

A new digital hub showcasing Wellington eateries has been created, with all businesses that sign up eligible to receive a subsidy of up to $500.

A first-term Wellington city councillor is the subject of a code of conduct complaint over online criticism about another councillor.

Wellington is planning new events to help the city's economy recover after the Covid-19 lockdown.

An appointed fourth member on Featherston Community Board is likely after South Wairarapa District Council received no nominations.

Cindy Beavis, who died last month, was a founder of Access Radio and before that she was the first woman executive producer of Checkpoint and a Master Control radio operator at RNZ.

Cordons remain in place on Wellington's south coast after huge waves damaged houses prompting evacuations yesterday. Audio

Wellington police are looking for two people after they sped from officers and crashed, flipping their vehicle onto its roof.

A list of 10 infrastructure projects, including the Convention Centre, and the Omaroro Reservoir, have been submitted as "shovel-ready" projects to the government.

Three people have been arrested following a burglary and police chase in Wellington this afternoon.