Wellington Region
Wellington looks to hasten fixing traffic issues
Wellington's regional and city councils are looking at accelerating a $6.4 billion to fix the city's traffic congestion woes.
Long walk home: the resilience of Wellington's rail network
If a major earthquake were to strike Wellington, up to 80,000 commuters would likely be forced to walk home. In fact if a big one hit, the passenger rail network might well be out of action for almost… Audio
Popular cheese-maker Zany Zeus goes into receivership
Popular boutique cheese-making company Zany Zeus has hit financial difficulties while setting up a new factory, but its receiver is hopeful business will remain "as usual".
Severe toxic algae alert for Waipoua River
A severe toxic algal bloom has been detected on the Waipoua River, which runs through Masterton - and it won't be helped by recent rain.
Integrated plan urged to avoid heavy cost of quake
The urgency of increasing Wellington's earthquake resilience has been laid bare in a new report.
Wild weather: Flights cancelled, roads closed, lakes rising
Central New Zealand is being battered by very strong northwesterly winds, closing roads and forcing flights to be cancelled.
Protesters disrupt Wellington Tuia 250 event
The Wellington event of the Tuia 250 commemoration of the first encounters between Māori and Pākehā in New Zealand has been disrupted by protesters.
'State of the City': Movie museum and second Mt Vic tunnel
A new movie museum and prioritising a second Mt Victoria tunnel are firmly on the agenda for Wellington's new mayor.
Remutaka Hill Rd to shut for five nights for upgrades
The main artery between Wellington and Wairarapa will be closed for five nights from Sunday for road works.
What do libraries add to a city?
Wellington's Civic Square has been a cause of concern in Wellington, with a report from 2017 labelling it a poorly functioning public space, and as yet, no plans to encourage more people to use it. Audio
Criticism for Parliament's new playground
A new playground which opened at Parliament yesterday is a missed opportunity because it does not cater to all children, the disability commissioner says. Video
Wellington's south coast: a new virtual underwater tour
Wellington's south coast can now be explored virtually, on your laptop, phone or VR headset. Local divers have used technology to bring a tour of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve to life, showcasing… Audio, Gallery
Ovation of the Seas stops in the waters of Wellington Harbour
It's not every night the largest cruise ship that visits Wellington gets stranded in the Capital's outer harbour just inside the heads, but that's exactly what happened tonight. Ovation of the Seas -… Audio
Train services between Wellington and Porirua cancelled due to power outage
One train service has been restored from Wellington to Porirua tonight, after six hours of no trains this afternoon.
Hutt Council affordable housing change puts native trees at risk - Forest & Bird
Hutt City Council has been accused of being undemocratic and abusing process over a decision that could allow trees to be cut down to make way for more affordable housing.
Council unable to identify possible defective buildings in capital
Checks have been made on the quality of the earthquake design of several buildings in Christchurch, but Wellington has been unable to follow suit.
Critical concerns about Transmission Gully technology
The expensive Transmission Gully project has concerns about technology for cameras and speed signs, but won't say what's going wrong.
Popular dog park at centre of proposed land swap
The love of a park gifted by a town stalwart where dogs run free shines through in submissions to a land swap proposal for Sparks Park in Carterton.
Breastfeeding banned in council-run pools in Wellington
Breastfeeding has officially been banned in council-run pools after a mother was told to step out of a Wellington pool because she was breastfeeding her son.
Police seize drugs and weapons in Masterton
Police have recovered drugs, a knife and firearms during three separate incidents in Masterton.
