Wellington Region
Toxic algae alert in Wellington region, Southland rivers
Toxic algae is taking hold in rivers in the Greater Wellington region in the long, dry spell, rendering some waterways off limits.
Two people injured in Porirua house fire
Two people have suffered minor injuries escaping a burning house in Porirua.
Shelly Bay hui opens with protesters and differences of opinion
A hui about a controversial housing development at Wellington's Shelly Bay has so far failed to win over some iwi members who bitterly oppose the plan.
Hutt hospital maternity: Babies born with brain damage after 'poor care'
One baby died and another suffered a brain injury in a 'pattern of poor care' at the Hutt Valley District Health Board's maternity ward, says the Health and Disability Commissioner.
Hui to be held on Shelly Bay development
Iwi members opposing a contentious development at Wellington's Shelly bay hope a hui will shed light on the project that they say has been shrouded in secrecy.
Lower Hutt death investigated as homicide - police
The death of a critically injured man in Lower Hutt is now being treated as homicide.
Police investigate Lower Hutt death after man found at intersection
Police are investigating the death of man found critically injured at an intersection in Lower Hutt early this morning.
Couple arrested over burglaries after police chase
Two people wanted in relation to a spate of burglaries were arrested after a police chase in Masterton yesterday.
Hefty cost to haul millions of litres of sludge from broken pipe
Another broken wastewater pipe in Wellington means trucks are hauling millions litres of sludge every day to landfill in a fix that's expected to cost ratepayers $200,000 each week.
A dollar short gets a woman kicked off train by conductor
Train conductor refuses to accept a dollar from a passenger trying to help a woman who didn't have the extra money to cover her fare and kicks her off. Audio
Rent around the country hitting new highs
Kate Day from Renters United talks about the tough time people are finding affordable renting houses around Wellington as rents hit new highs for the city. Audio
Crash in Carterton leaves one dead
One person is dead after a crash in Carterton, north of Wellington, this afternoon.
Petone tobacco plant closure would put 122 out of work
Imperial Tobacco has announced a proposal to close its Petone factory, with 122 people set to lose their jobs.
Fog disrupts flights in Wellington for third day
Fog and low cloud that disrupted Wellington Airport is lifting, but the third day of weather delays in the capital has caused a big backlog of passengers.
Foggy conditions in the capital causes flight disruptions
Air New Zealand says fog at Wellington Airport isn't affecting its flights this morning but there's still a backlog to clear from yesterday.
Fog grounds flights at Wellington Airport
Dozens of flights out of Wellington Airport have been cancelled because of fog.
Residents escape Lower Hutt house fire uninjured
An investigation is under way in to the cause of a fire in Taita that caused a house to partially collapse.
'I was in disbelief' - Abuse survivor says govt agency failed to protect her
An abuse survivor is asking the Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate why a government agency failed to protect her when made aware of allegations she was being raped while in care.
Battlelines drawn as council backs latest dam project
Greater Wellington Regional Council is heralding a controversial dam project for Wairarapa as necessary protection against the threat of climate change.
Bus catches fire in Wellington suburb
Passengers on board a bus that burst into flames outside the Wadestown shops in Wellington this morning have escaped injury.
