Wellington Region
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.
Wellington council rejects filmmakers' Shelly Bay demand
The Wellington City Council is refusing to kowtow to demands from filmmakers Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh over the contentious Shelly Bay development.
Sixty Years of The Golden Shears
New Zealand's premier shearing competition, The Golden Shears, is gearing up for its 60th birthday bash next week. Despite scepticism at the start and declining demand for wool, The Golden Shears is… Audio
View from the Vines: Nets On
It's nearing the end of veraison - a significant time in the vineyard when the berries start to change colour, developing flavour ready for harvest. We've been following John Douglas as he works his… Audio
Wellington council rejects film-makers' Shelly Bay demand
The Wellington City Council is refusing to kowtow to demands from film-makers Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh over the contentious Shelly Bay development.
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: We Can't Speak the Same Language
In this episode of Voices; the hosts of the podcast series Conversations with my Immigrant Parents turn their mics on their own mums. Produced by Saraid De Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu. Audio
Evening commute traffic facing significant delays in Wellington
Traffic heading out of Wellington city is heavy due to this morning's mobile crane crash on State Highway 2.
Wellington water infrastructure problems
Wellington City Council Mayor Andy Foster is facing huge challenges with the water infrastructure in the city. New Zealand Herald Georgina Campbell's been following the issues and explains what's… Audio
What if a council lost the paperwork for your house?
Homeowners near Wellington are reporting their local council losing the paperwork for their houses - and say it's costing them thousands. Video
Spate of break-ins and assaults leave Miramar residents fearful
Wellington's leafy suburb of Miramar has been dubbed a "burglar's paradise", after a spate of break-ins and assaults that have left residents scared and wondering what police are doing about it.
