Wellington Region
James Cameron to launch new 'vision' to save struggling Wellington
A group of high-profile Wellingtonians are launching a series of events about the future of the city, with the first to feature film director James Cameron.
StatsNZ amending data after overstating Wellington job losses
That equated to nearly 20,000 jobs, economist Shamubeel Eaqub's data shows.
Wellington Phoenix and Hurricanes evacuated after bomb threat
The New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport in Trentham said it was working with police on site.
Transmission Gully: New plan to tackle long-standing fight
A new plan has been hatched to try to resolve a years-long fight to protect native fish at Transmission Gully.
Construction of mental health unit goes to tender before approval
Health NZ is asking companies to tender for the construction of a new mental health unit in the Hutt Valley, without first getting the approval to build it.
Terrace Tunnel re-opens after crash
However, motorists are being warned of delays as congestion around the capital clears.
'Limited unlawful behaviour' at Wellington gang tangi
Police arrested three people during a gang tangi and procession in Wellington, but there was only one breach of gang patch laws at the event.
Homicide investigation underway following death of man attacked in Porirua
Emergency services were called to Kotuku St in Elsdon in the early hours of 1 December, to find 43-year-old Sean Remnant with critical injuries.
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
