Wellington Region
Several Wellington CBD businesses without water
Several business in Wellington's CBD are without water as contractors deal with a burst water main.
Does free will truly exist?
Dr Hannah Critchlow is a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge. Her debut book, 'The Science of Fate: Why Your Future is More Predictable Than You Think' examines how much of our life is… Audio
Wellington's draft social housing policy to go to consultation
Wellington City Council's draft social housing policy proposes to set rent based on a tenant's circumstances, rather than a blanket rate of 30 percent off market rent.
Power outages and trains suspended after substation explosion
An explosion at a Transpower substation left 63,000 households in the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa without power, suspended commuter trains and affected traffic lights.
Wairarapa 'heading into a drought' - Fed Farmers
Wairarapa farmers are seeking central government backing as the threat of a drought moves closer.
Flushing planned to clean contaminated stormwater pipes
Stormwater pipes in Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay will be flushed out today in an attempt to clear faecal matter from cross connections.
Dry weather crucial to Wellington water pipe fix
Wellington Water will be crossing its fingers for good weather later this month as they attempt a crucial next step in fixing the city's water pipe network.
Castlepoint, Riversdale Beach set for near 10 percent rates rises
A shopping list of big-ticket items could lead to rates increases pushing 10 percent for some Masterton district ratepayers.
The Nomadic Art Gallery - art on wheels
A young Belgian couple have become champions of New Zealand performance and visual artists, offering them a pop-up gallery or performance space around the country in their modified truck. They call it… Audio
Wellington stink like 'a fresh poo in your lounge'
Residents have rejected Wellington Water's claims the smell from a spill at a sludge treatment plant was a one-off, saying the stench is persisting.
Will water meters help Wellington's water woes?
Local Government New Zealand's vice-president Stuart Crosby joins The Panel to talk about whether water metering is the way to help fix Wellington's water problems. Audio
Rent cuts planned for tenants in capital's social housing
Half of Wellington City Council's social housing tenants could be in for a rent cut if policy changes are approved.
Wellington water too slow to fix residents' problems - council
Wellingtonians are sometimes waiting weeks to have water problems resolved.
Coronavirus: Hongi restriction put in place at pōhiri in Wellington
Wellington mana whenua have temporarily stopped doing hongi at their pōhiri following the second confirmed case of Covid-19 in the country.
Wellington cemeteries to run out of space soon - councillor
A Wellington councillor has described the city's cemeteries as being at a critical point, with concerns mounting that they might soon run out of space.
Heavy congestion after bridge opens: 'Traffic built up much quicker than expected'
The opening of two long-anticipated bridges north of Wellington has caused major delays for a stretch of State Highway 1 already plagued by traffic snarl-ups.
IronMāori CEO to contest Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat
The Māori Party has named its candidate to contest the East Coast and Wellington Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seat in September's election.
Wellington school's computer system hacked
A Wellington school's computer system has been hacked - and personal data may have been compromised.
Wellington water woes: The latest
Investigations are underway into the cause of problems with Wellington's waterpipes. The city's water infrastructure has been plagued by problems in recent months.
Porirua's wastewater woes get $250,000 boost
Porirua City Council is set to spend $250,000 for a roving team looking for problems in its ageing water pipes.
