Wellington Region
Wellington lacking a multiplex, film society says
In the 1970s, there were 14 cinemas in central Wellington. Now, there are only two. Audio
Reading Cinema site up for sale
The 1.5 hectare site is being advertised as "Wellington's most important development opportunity".
Lower Hutt clinic with just one GP insists it can meet patients' needs
Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a Lower Hutt GP clinic with 9000 patients.
Suspected gas leak on plane at Wellington Airport
Seven hazmat crews and police were at the airport and a flight has been cancelled.
Woman left with life-changing injuries after crash now educating others
Bridie Young was only 18 when a crash left her unable to eat, walk or talk. "I had to learn everything all over again."
Watch: Truck tips on its end in Upper Hutt
A truck has ended up in an unusual position while trying to lift a concrete slab.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Witness questioned
A witness in the Crown's case who has previously been sentenced for her role in the death of Rau Tongia claims she can't recall many details from that time.
Landlord throws in towel after high fliers leave $17,000 debt
A woman's first experience as a landlord is likely to be her last after her Arrowtown tenants left with a huge debt.
Water restored to 500 properties in Karori
Water has now been restored to up to 500 properties in the Wellington suburb of Karori.
School's Taylor Swift raffle nets more than $100k
It helps when the world's biggest superstar is involved. Audio
Sir Peter Jackson's film studio parking deal: Not fair, local says
A Miramar resident says the Wellington City Council should have consulted with them before leasing car parks to Sir Peter Jackson for $1 a year. Audio
Call for councillor Martin Bosley to step down from community board
It follows a council committee meeting at which Bosley said the thought of giving community boards more power "terrifies" him.
Wellington primary school raises 100k from Taylor Swift tickets
Clyde Quay School school has raised an astonising $112,500 by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accomodation and spending money, the money will to to… Audio
Sir Peter Jackson's business gets 50 car parks for $1
While local residents in the suburb of Miramar are paying hundreds a year to lease council land to park on or near their homes, Sir Peter Jackson's Stone Street Studios has been leased 50 car parks… Audio
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defence questions police judgement on client
Police already believed one of the accused had killed Rau Tongia, despite messages from another woman declaring she wanted to kill Tongia, a trial has heard.
School raffling off Taylor Swift tickets with accommodation
Clyde Quay School's prize includes flights to London, seven nights of luxury accommodation, and $1500 spending money.
DOC frustrated by 'completely avoidable' Wellington dog attack on penguins
Three more little blue penguins or kororā have been found dead due to suspected dog attacks.
Covid outbreak at retirement village infects residents
Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.
Stoat on predator-free Miramar Peninsula found dead
The male stoat, that had been evading capture since December, was found on Sunday. Audio
Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button
Professor Marie Bismark says she was caring for more than 300 patients. Audio