Wellington Region
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
Armed police at Wellington park after woman stabbed
Police were called to reports of a stabbing that have left a woman in Wellington Hospital with serious injuries.
Road closure puts locals on edge: 'We're gonna lose money'
Residents on a major arterial route in Wellington are worried about a six-month road closure, and one business is even considering shutting down.
Wellington looks to hasten fixing traffic issues
Wellington's regional and city councils are looking at accelerating a $6.4 billion to fix the city's traffic congestion woes.
Long walk home: the resilience of Wellington's rail network
If a major earthquake were to strike Wellington, up to 80,000 commuters would likely be forced to walk home. In fact if a big one hit, the passenger rail network might well be out of action for almost… Audio
Popular cheese-maker Zany Zeus goes into receivership
Popular boutique cheese-making company Zany Zeus has hit financial difficulties while setting up a new factory, but its receiver is hopeful business will remain "as usual".
Severe toxic algae alert for Waipoua River
A severe toxic algal bloom has been detected on the Waipoua River, which runs through Masterton - and it won't be helped by recent rain.
Integrated plan urged to avoid heavy cost of quake
The urgency of increasing Wellington's earthquake resilience has been laid bare in a new report.
Wild weather: Flights cancelled, roads closed, lakes rising
Central New Zealand is being battered by very strong northwesterly winds, closing roads and forcing flights to be cancelled.
