Wellington Region
Wellington confirms long-term plan, mayor tells govt to butt out
Wellington City Council has locked in a new long-term plan and told government MPs to "stay in their lane".
NZTA settles high court battle with Transmission Gully builder
The The Transport Agency and Wellington Gateway Partnership have been wrangling over claims that work areas have not been properly cleared up.
Wellington Council moves ahead with submission against Treaty Principles Bill
One councillor called it a waste of time and ratepayers' money, saying the council should keep out of "central government barn politics".
Property market picks up - but what's going on in Wellington?
New data shows buyers willing to move, and something surprising in the capital.
Wellngton mayor confident council will get plan over the line
Tory Whanau is confident councillors will reach consensus on budget savings in the long-term plan.
What to expect as Wellington prepares to lock in long-term plan cuts
The council already had a six-hour meeting in late November to rebalance the budget.
Naenae fatal shooting: Police hunting for Wipuhara Kapene
Police are on the hunt for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene.
Naenae homicide: Hunt on for large tattooed man
He has gang affiliations, but the police do not believe there is a wider risk to the public.
Residents say apartments will 'ruin sun and privacy'
Advocates say it's just what Wellington needs, but neighbours argue they "can't think of a worse possible site". Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
One dead following medical event on Lower Hutt beach
It is unclear over the circumstances of the incident.
Kura Forrester: everything in life's a crack-up eventually
Comedian and actor Kura Forrester chats about discovering her inner clown in Paris, making friends with her hearing aids and the fine art of taking selfies with Shortland Street fans. Video, Audio
Wellington residents jolted awake by shallow earthquake
The magnitude 3.9 quake registered at a depth of 14 kilometres.
Child dies at Lower Hutt play park after water incident
The child was retrieved from the water "unresponsive", and could not be revived.
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Man arrested after shots fired through window in Lower Hutt
The 36-year-old gang member has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Scaffolding Christmas tree sparks festive spirit in Petone
At night, the 19-metre tall tree is lit up by over 100 LED lights that can change colours.
Bathhouse, day spa planned for Wellington landmark
A restaurant and bar will also be included in the redeveloped Band Rotunda in Oriental Bay.
Man accused of supplying drugs after raid in affluent suburb keeps name secret
One of the men accused of supplying drugs on social media following police raids in two affluent Wellington suburbs will keep his name secret for now.
Tūī the cat comes back - after eight long years away
It remains a mystery where Tūi had been - or if someone was looking after her. Audio
