Wellington Region
Lower Hutt mayor walks back on demands for investigation
The mayor of Lower Hutt has pulled back from his earlier demands for an investigation into plumbing at a retirement village that's still waiting for repairs to be approved, 18 months after warnings of…
Sewage from second site flowing into Wellington harbour
Wastewater is flowing into Wellington harbour from a second site, although on a much smaller scale than last week's leak that has caused major disruption to the central city.
'I would be dead right now, for sure' - Diver rescued after four hours
A scuba diver swept 3km out to sea has described swallowing so much water he vomited several times, but says he never gave up hope of being rescued. Audio
Diver rescue 'a testament to following procedures'
Skipper Rob Hewitt was given up for dead after being caught in a rip in 2006, before being saved after 75 hours in the sea. Yesterday, he helped rescue a diver swept 10km into Cook Strait. Audio
Wellington sewage spill: Overground pipes, road closures
Sewage flowing into Wellington harbour is continuing to cause problems this morning. Until a permanent solution is reached, a temporary overground sewage pipe will be placed for the next two months. Audio
Body of missing Wellington teenager found
Police say that the body of a 17-year-old who was reported missing in Wellington last night has been found.
Diver rescued after drifting 10km into Cook Strait
A diver has been rescued after drifting for 10 kilometres into Cook Strait this afternoon.
Volume of sewage spill into Wellington harbour cut back
Wellington Water has found a temporary solution to reduce the amount of sewage that is spilling into Wellington harbour.
Crews work round the clock to fix waste overflow into Wellington Harbour
Wellington Water crews are figuring out the best way to divert waste from a collapsed sewer pipe back into the main line, in an effort to stop it overflowing into the harbour.
Introducing: Samuel Morgan
Wellington solo artist Samuel Morgan introduces his song 'Forever Together' from his debut album Nicotine Dreams. Audio
Crews work through night as sewage pours into Wellington Harbour
Wellington Water crews are still working to tackle problems with a collapsed sewage and wastewater pipe in the central city.
Breastfeeding ban lifted at Wellington pools
A breastfeeding ban in Wellington pools has been overturned by the council.
Wastewater and sewage pumping into Wellington harbour
Wellington City's wastewater is discharging into the harbour after an underground tunnel in the CBD collapsed this morning. Wellington Water is asking all inner city residents and office workers to… Audio
Youngest ever CEO plans some TLC for disillusioned Te Papa staff
Te Papa has appointed its youngest ever chief executive, who is also the first internal applicant to get the top job. Audio
Complaints about decision making on Wellington's transport plan
Wellington's new transport plan is worth a massive $6.4 billion, but a city councillor says elected politicians are being shut out of decision making on the project.
Damage delays Interislander by 12 hours
Ferry passengers on an Interislander vessel have been told they will be able to leave Wellington - almost 12 hours after they first boarded.
Wellington bus driver says Tranzit wants them 'to be married to the job'
Bus drivers in Wellington say they are being overworked and exploited, which is causing fatigue and affecting their personal lives.
Plan to speed up Wellington buses' travel times to be considered
Wellington city and regional councils are to consider a plan to speed up buses' travel times on key routes in the city.
Victim of stabbing in Wellington park released from hospital
A woman has been released from hospital after being stabbed in a park in Wellington yesterday.
View from the Vines: Standing out from the Wine Crowd
In the third of the View from the Vines series, we tidy up the vine canopy with winemaker John Douglas before heading into the barrel room with a hen party who've arrived for a tasting. Audio
