Wellington Region
Police seize drugs and weapons in Masterton
Police have recovered drugs, a knife and firearms during three separate incidents in Masterton.
Capital's slim new e-ferry sets industry abuzz
Wellington's new electric cross-harbour ferry is shaping up to slash its owners' fuel bill by $250,000 a year - and every kilogram counts towards efficiency.
Fire on roof of Wellington building under control
A large blaze on the roof of a restaurant in central Wellington at the corner of Cuba St and Vivian St is now under control.
Wellington councils need to make room for more homes - report
The Wellington region will be short up to 21,000 homes unless changes are made to the existing land-use rules, a new report has found.
A dark sky reserve for Wairarapa?
Becky Bateman is an astro-tourism operator involved in plans to turn Wairarapa into New Zealand's second dark sky reserve after the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, and alongside dark sky… Audio
Lester's mayoral recount bid declined: 'That matter's at an end'
Wellington's former mayor Justin Lester has had his bid for an election recount declined.
Iwi celebrates its first knight
Sir Kim Workman has held many titles - cop, head of prisons, families commissioner, fierce campaigner for criminal justice reform, jazz musician and father. He's also his iwi's first knight
Man took friend's money - and his life, Crown says
The Crown has closed its argument in the murder trial of David Lyttle, saying he took his friend's money and his life.
Tapu te Ranga marae cleanup slow going
Five months on since the iconic Wellington marae Tapu te Ranga burnt to the ground, the clean up has made slow progress.
Clay top-up for closed Masterton landfill
Masterton District Council has bought additional clay to cap its closed landfill but says it's part of an ongoing management plan rather than a response to the Fox River landfill disaster.
Solving the World's Problems - Dave Armstrong
Time for Solving The Worlds problems and today I'm joined by Dave Armstrong - Wellington based columnist who's been thinking about some local issues that are irking him. Audio
Jail for man who assaulted James Shaw
Paul Raymond Harris, the man who assaulted Green Party co-leader James Shaw, has been sentenced nine months in prison.
Government should review quake insurance role - Wellington mayoral taskforce
Wellington property owners can no longer take for granted that private insurers will take on as much risk as they have been, a council taskforce report says. Audio
Predator Free Wellington
Down in the Capital, our pals over at Predator Free Wellington are busy activating their stoat and weasel traps. Audio
Arrests after elderly woman seriously injured in home invasion
Police have arrested three young people in relation to the assault on Bath Street, Levin yesterday evening that left a 90-year-old woman with serious injuries.
Matangireia - Marama Fox
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Former co-leader of the Maori Party Marama Fox entered parliament in 2014. During her term, she says she experienced overt racism, and was against using the term 'Vulnerable' in the now named… Audio
Wellington recognised as City of Film
Wellington's new mayor says the recognition is a tribute to the capital's talented film community.
Wellington's Shelly Bay development granted resource consent
A new resource consent has been granted for the controversial Shelly Bay development in Wellington.
Wellington ferry company fined $380,000
East by West was given the fine for a grounding that injured passengers, and health and safety breaches.
Chinese Navy vessel leaves Wellington on Pacific tour
A Chinese Navy vessel has been in Wellington since Saturday, with cadets on board training with the New Zealand Navy.
