Wellington Region
Project to fix Carillon tower extended by five years
A 50m-tall tower with 70 tonnes of bells in it that presents a high earthquake risk in central Wellington has been approved to stay that way for up to six years.
Carillon bell tower restoration: Record-keeping on project 'splintered'
Official records about the shaky state of the prized Carillon bell tower have been "splintered", making it harder for the public to find out what is going on.
Two boaties rescued after boat sinks in Wellington Harbour
Two people have been rescued from Wellington Harbour after their boat sunk near Somes Island.
Rates hike of 29 percent 'totally unreasonable', says ratepayer
Ratepayers unhappy at district council's handling of a miscommunication over increased rates.
Protesters deliver anti-lockdown, vaccine messages to government
Angry visitors arrived at the door of democracy in the capital today, with thousands of protesters marching to Parliament for various Covid-19-related reasons.
Introducing: Miss Leading
Poneke producer and poet Miss Leading shares 'Self Help' from her debut album Minor Thing Audio
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway still under contention
Wellington City Council is divided again in trying to solve cycleway issues in Island Bay.
Porirua City Council commits $17.9m to flood prevention measures
Porirua City Council has committed $17.9 million to reduce the risk of flooding in Karehana, Plimmerton.
Business fined $50k over dumping 4000 tyres
Kevin Anderson and his company Combined Projects Limited appeared at Wellington District Court after dumping the tyres at a Castlepoint property in 2019.
Central Wellington parking levy of up to $2500 per annum considered
A commuter parking levy of up to $2500 per annum is being investigated for Wellington's central city.
Frustration rising along with Wellington rental prices
Wellington renters are becoming increasingly angry with the poor state of many of the capital's flats as the city heads into the pre-Christmas flat-hunting season.
Let's Get Wellington Moving project offers four options for public transport
Faster commuting in the capital is one step closer with the release of four options for mass rapid transit under the multibillion-dollar Let's Get Wellington Moving project.
Old Man's Beard busters in full swing in Upper Hutt
Old Man's Beard - it's a pest plant that grows quickly, and smothers trees to death. It's bad in Upper Hutt - but fortunately Chris Cosslett and the Upper Hutt Busters of Old Man's Beard are on the… Audio
'Cruel and inhuman' conditions at forensic units highlighted in new report
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned that seclusion settings at forensic units in the Wellington region are "not fit for purpose".
Accessible House hunted!
About a month ago we spoke to Wellingtonian Erin Gough who shared what it was like to be house hunting as a first home buyer in a wheelchair. Audio
Glass falling from 20th floor of building in Wellington's Lambton Quay
A large pane fell from a Lambton Quay building in Wellington this morning and glass has continued to fall from the 20th floor of the HSBC building this morning.
Transmission Gully court case pushed back to 2023
A court battle between the builder and engineer of the much-delayed Transmission Gully motorway project north of Wellington is unlikely to get underway for years.
Man arrested after firearms incident in Waikanae
A man has been arrested after reports of a gun being fired in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast.
Upper Hutt film studio nears completion
To the delight of many around Wellington, a huge film studio development in Upper Hutt is closer to completion.
Firefighters dampen hotspots after Naenae scrub fire
Drone operators are being urged to keep their machines away from fires.
