Wellington Region
Squatter who waited hours for help now in critical condition
The person fell through a collapsed stairwell and they're now undergoing treatment at Wellington Hospital.
Footage from PM's official residence used in murder trial
Police have used CCTV footage - including from Premier House - as evidence in a murder trial in the High Court in Wellington.
Luxon defends MP claiming allowance to rent own flat
"A state-run hotel" is being suggested to keep MPs using the housing allowance to pay to live in their own homes. Audio
Fire at Greytown Powerco plant affects heating, hot water
Some heaters, hot water systems and streetlights may be out of action in parts of Wairarapa after a fire on Monday.
Staff shortage blocks prison volunteer programme
Volunteers working on education, social and drug programmes have not been allowed back into a women's prison in Wellington since Covid-19. Audio
Money paid to locums at clinic could be better spent on permanent doctors - union
The $170,000 spent on locums to staff Porirua's after hours service each month would be better spent employing permanent doctors, the junior doctors' union says.
Crash closes State Highway 2 at Petone
Drivers heading south towards Wellington are being asked to use another route.
Hurricanes defeat Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final
Hurricanes have secured their spot in the semi-finals, beating out the Rebels 47-20 in Wellington.
Search for Wellington man missing for more than a week continues
George Dominic, known as Niko, went missing after a car crash on 29 May, police say.
What happens when a public official announces an ADHD diagnosis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has been praised for her decision to publicly announce she has ADHD.
Gang funeral may disrupt traffic in Wellington, police warn
Motorists are being warned of possible travel delays on Saturday as police monitor a gang funeral procession.
Chunk of major Wellington street off bounds for three months
A start will be made on demolishing the Civic's quake-prone administration building later this month.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'significant traits of autism'
"It's still something I'm learning about myself. I've basically gone 40 years without this diagnosis," Wellington's mayor says.
Wellington councillors agree to more transport planning around CBD
Wellington councillors won't be putting the Golden Mile project on hold, but they have committed to more transport planning for the central business district.
'I smelt it, I felt it': Hope of stopping sewage overflows
Residents have complained of a horrible smell, visible sewage and toilet paper spilling out to sea for years.
Petone or Pito One? Time to have your say
Public consultation opens today on a proposal to correct the spelling of the Lower Hutt suburb Petone to Pito One.
Wellington City Council votes on whether to put Golden Mile project on hold
The Wellington City Council will vote today on a motion to put the Golden Mile pedestrianisation project on hold. Audio
Kāpiti Coast's last psychiatrist quits, as government fails to keep funding promise
One of the country's fastest growing regions - the Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington - is losing its only remaining psychiatrist. Audio
$150 a pop if caught breaking Wellington bus lane rules on camera
People driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
High Court rejects rapist's bid for name suppression
But the man's name will be kept secret to allow him time to appeal.