Wellington Region
Wellington infrastructure woes: 'We need to see action'
Wellington is falling behind on tackling its big ticket issues with no clear plans to fix them, and it risks businesses moving elsewhere, the Chamber of Commerce warns.
Murder charges laid after woman found dead in Wellington suburb
Police have charged a man with murder after a woman found dead at a house in the Wellington suburb of Karori today.
Tangaroa reference in council paper causes conflict
Wellington City councillors were divided today over the reference of the Māori god of the sea, Tangaroa, in a document referencing climate change.
RSA cancels plans to include Muslim prayer in ANZAC service
Titahi Bay RSA has cancelled plans to include a Muslim prayer at the end of its ANZAC service, after it received backlash from ex-servicemen and people online, including violent threats. Audio
Wellington quake-strengthening priorities revisited by council
The Wellington City Council is considering making changes to the number of structures it is classing as priority buildings for earthquake strengthening.
Broadcaster’s blurts breach standards of decency and discrimination
Newstalk ZB broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has been censured for Pacific Island slurs in a ruling that contains uncharacteristically strong language from the official broadcasting watchdog. Audio
Shock at delay in removing paedophile priest's photo
A survivor of sex abuse by a Catholic school leader whose portrait is being removed years after his attacks, says he was "one of the most evil men operating as a paedophile".
Illegal medicines worth $78,000 seized from home in raid
A police raid of a Wellington man's home revealed more than 13,000 pills and 540 vials of prescription medicines, including steroids, testosterone and human growth hormone, a court has heard.
Shane Jones says comments weren't made in ministerial capacity
Shane Jones is once again under fire for a perceived conflict of interest over comments he made about a court case against a Northland trucking company. Audio
Man arrested after multiple vehicle robberies
Police say four people were injured during robberies of a number of vehicles and a pursuit north of Wellington.
Human Rights Commission wants religious groups protected
The Human Rights Commission wants the Government to consider changing the law to protect religious groups against hate speech, something that's also supported by the country's Federation of Muslim… Audio
Wellington residents face potential 15 percent rates rise
Wellington city residents could face a 15 percent rise in regional rates due to higher property values.
Wellington starts planning for up to 80,000 more residents
More apartments blocks in Wellington city and suburbs could soon change the face of the city.
Hutt City stops recycling type three to seven plastics
Hutt City Council is joining the growing number of councils no longer accepting type three to seven plastics for recycling.
Boy 'in tears and screaming' after ghost pepper dare
A mother of two boys who were fed one of the world's hottest peppers by a group of teenagers is issuing a warning to other parents.
Wellingtonians remember Christchurch shooting at Waitangi Park
In the capital, the Wellington Orchestra and Pacifica Choir welcomed about 500 people onto Waitangi Park to watch the National Remembrance Service together. Video, Audio
Wellington bus fiasco: 'There is ... no going back'
There is no going back to the old bus system in Wellington despite the myriad problems new systems have caused, a Wellington councillor says. Audio
NZ Bus should 'hand the buses back to the ratepayers' - MP
NZ Bus is defending the 17,663 fines it received since October for late or cancelled buses, saying it had 150,000 services run on time.
New Shelly Bay plans reveal improved foreshore accessibility
More green spaces and increased accessibility to the foreshore are shown in new plans for a development at Wellington's Shelly Bay, which have been released today.
Gas main ruptures near Wellington airport
Police and emergency services have been called to a gas leak in Rongotai, Wellington.
