Wellington Region
Porirua flooding: at least 16 homes uninhabitable
Porirua City Council is helping one family find accommodation after their home was made uninhabitable by flooding.
Strong winds, heavy rain causing havoc in Wellington
Southerly gales and heavy rain in the Wellington region have brought down trees, delayed flights and prompted warnings for drivers.
Wild weather continues today for some areas
Residents of Plimmerton, just north of Wellington are in the midst of cleaning up after their area was hit by heavy rain which coincided with high tide yesterday. Audio
Heavy rain returns to Porirua as flood cleanup continues
It's started raining heavily again in Porirua - just a day after severe downpours caused chaos on Plimmerton's roads.
The Civil Defence say they're on clean up mode after yesterday's flash flooding.
…Torrential rain floods Plimmerton homes
At least 15 homes are uninhabitable after flash flooding in Plimmerton north of Wellington that closed State Highway 1.
Train service cancellations in Wellington after reports of incident
Some services on the Hutt Valley Wairarapa train line from Wellington were cancelled this morning, while police investigated a report of an incident.
Police make arrest over threat that led to school lockdown
A lockdown at Wellington High school was because of a "credible, serious" threat with possible links to white supremacy, police told the principal, but there is no evidence it targeted LGBTQI people.
Run-down Wellington flat for rent described as 'dungeon'
An advertisement for a central Wellington flat at the cost of $815 has sparked an angry reaction from Wellington renters, who have described it as not even fit for a dog, with bedrooms more like… Audio
Run-down Wellington flat for rent described as 'death trap'
An advertisement for an $815 a week central Wellington flat has sparked an angry reaction from Wellington renters. Audio
Interim terminal to be built ahead of 'megaferries' arrival
A new shared ferry terminal for Wellington won't be built in time for the arrival of KiwiRail's two new supersized boats.
History in the making - The First Female Police Recruits
In the 1940s, Marie Storey was part of the third intake of women to join the police force in New Zealand. She speaks to Sonia Yee about being used as a decoy to catch a pervert; segregated training… Audio
Wellington households may be getting water meters
In a worst-case scenario, the region could be running out of water as soon as 2026, a new report shows.
Wellington water report suggests meters needed
Eugene Doyle, water activist and member of Wellington's Mayoral Taskforce on the Three Waters, gives his view. Audio
iPhone users able to finally jump on board bus top-up service
Wellington bus users with an iPhone can today rejoice in convenience, as they can finally top-up their Snapper cards without having to hunt down a dairy or supermarket.
Shelly Bay occupation: 'We're here for the next generation'
Iwi members and a protest group are readying themselves for a lengthy occupation of land at Wellington's contentious seaside development Shelly Bay.
Police receiving more complaints over Wellington musicians
Police have reports of about 20 incidents involving the group of Wellington musicians accused of sexual assaults, they say, in the first update on the matter in weeks.
Building a life in Newtown while memories of Syria remain
Voices - Two Syrian brothers of former refugee background find a new life in Newtown after discovering some hidden talent. Audio
Wellington iwi begins occupation at Shelly Bay
Iwi members and a protest group have spent their first night occupying land at Wellington's contentious seaside development Shelly Bay.
Carterton residents able to return home after Kaiwhata slips
Residents of a flood-stricken Carterton community can return to their homes after more than a week.
Council ordered to pay $90k over dam flush that killed fish
Flushing Birchville dam in September last year killed fish and "essentially destroyed the entire ecology" downstream, a local Fish & Game manager says.
