Wellington Region
Plan to save historic Wellington landmark falls apart
An agreement to restore the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda has been terminated, with Wellington City Council looking at other options.
Paul Tainui had criminal psychopath traits in 2010 - Coroner
A coroner has found convicted murderer Paul Tainui would have had the traits of a criminal psychopath in 2010 but it wasn't detected when the Parole Board asked for him to be assessed. Tainui, who was… Audio
'Person of interest' in death of Baby Ru sentenced to 18 months' jail
A "person of interest" in the investigation of the death of Hutt toddler Baby Ru has been sentenced to 18 months' jail on unrelated charges.
'Just doesn't make sense': Son's search for dad missing 3 days
Police want to speak to a couple who were seen talking to Bret Hill while walking their dog on the afternoon he went missing.
Plans to restore Wellingtons Band Rotunda ditched
Plans to restore Wellington's iconic Band Rotunda on Oriental Parade have been ditched. Once a premiere hospitalitality venue, some residents now say it's an eye sore after closing more than a decade… Audio
Wellington train service cancellations: Talks between Transdev and union brought forward
Contract talks between Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union have been brought forward after industrial action has caused major disruption to the Wellington train network.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal over earthquake-ruined building
BNZ bank sued Wellington City Council for more than $100 million in 2019 over the Harbour Quays building, demolished after the 2016 Kaikōura quake.
Power cut to Victoria University amid Kelburn outage
Power is out for about 50 properties in the central Wellington suburb of Kelburn, including Victoria University.
More Wellington train service cancellations expected due to industrial action
More train services are expected to be cancelled in Wellington this evening and Wednesday due to industrial action by rail staff.
Wellington Mayor says she sold car to help pay bills
Tory Whanau says she too is "feeling the crunch" financially.
New charge for overseas visitors to Te Papa met with positive response
Those visiting from New Zealand are able to enter straight away while those visiting from overseas now have to pay a $35 entry fee.
Train disruption possible as Wellington staff takes industrial action
Wellington train passengers are being advised to find another way to travel today as rail staff begin industrial action. Audio
Hutt City Council set to begin automated number plate recognition trial
"The chances of getting caught doing the wrong thing are about to increase," a statement read.
Delays, cancellations possible for train passengers
People have been warned to find another way to travel, where possible, as rail staff begin work-to-rule industrial action.
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
The 'invisible void' on its way to Wellington's waterfront
KIMI/You Are Here, a large teardrop-shaped sculpture, will "invite viewers to seek it out".
Three injured in Wellington collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.
New Zealand fullback moves on from Wellington Phoenix
The Wellington Phoenix are losing an "ultimate pro" as Michaela Foster chases an opportunity overseas.
Remutaka Hill Road closes lane after slip
It is expected to take between four and six weeks to fix the road.
Businesses fail to get central Wellington upgrades put on hold
Wellington councillors have voted against the demands of a petition calling for a major road upgrade to be paused and put under independent review.
