Wellington Region
Quake strengthening cost 'unfair and morally wrong'
Owners of earthquake-prone apartments in Wellington fear they'll end up destitute or homeless with the cost of strengthening their units now at 10 times more than government estimates.
Veterans, public remember D-Day, 75 years on
About 100 people gathered in Wellington today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Among the crowd at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park were three veterans who took part that day. Reporter… Video, Audio
IAG will continue to insure Wellington properties
It was revealed in March that IAG had been declining some new customers. Now, the insurer says it will move to a risk-based pricing model. Audio
Island Bay residents lose cycleway appeal
Wellington's Island Bay Residents Association has lost its bid to force the City Council to reconsider the controversial cycleway in the suburb.
Police name man missing in Tararua Ranges
Police have named the tramper missing in the Tararua Ranges as 49-year-old Darren Myers.
Kohanga reo staff brought to tears following $32m post-budget boost
Kohanga reo staff were brought to tears today as the government delivered a $32 million boost to help lift wages and pay voluntary workers. The post-budget announcement was unveiled in Wellington in… Video, Audio
Recovering gambler calls for pokies' removal - not 'sinking lid'
Ōtaki, north of Wellington, has 61 pokie machines but the number recommended by the council and voted in through its bylaws is 42.
Significant delays north of Wellington hours after crashes
Traffic is now starting to flow again on State Highway 1 north of Wellington, after a crash and breakdown on the same stretch at Paekakariki today.
Wellington's car parking policies up for review
Wellington's parking is now under the spotlight of the city council. It has announced it is reviewing its parking policies - which were introduced over a decade ago.
SH1 reopens at Pukerua Bay after truck rolls
State Highway 1 has reopened after a truck rolled at Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, blocking the road.
Apartment owners seek details for quake-prone buildings fund
Wellington apartment owners say $23m in the Budget to help fix earthquake-prone buildings is only a start.
Uber ridesharing proposal rejected by Wellington council
A proposal to trial subsidised Uber rides to and from train stations in the Hutt Valley has been turned down.
Popular Wellington route closed during long weekend
Holidaymakers won't be able to use a popular alternative route out of Wellington this long weekend.
Kidnap case: Two people charged with abduction named
Two of four people charged with abducting a woman in Wellington in March have had their name suppression lapse.
Manuia le vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - happy Samoan language week
Porirua city gets behind Samoan language week. Audio
Wellington commuter woes: Services cancelled, empty school buses running
Bemused Wellington commuters are querying why school buses - which continued their routes today despite schools being shut due to the teachers strike - were not used to replace cancelled passenger…
Youth leaders oppose liquor ban in Wellington suburb
Wellington's young leaders are opposed to a crackdown on students drinking in Kelburn Park, near Victoria university, fearing it will just shift the problem to darker corners of the suburb.
Cyclists outraged by Tranzurban manager's 'wanker' post
Wellington cyclists are outraged at a senior Tranzurban bus manager after a controversial social media post mocking bikers.
Insurance won't cover Wellington library fix - mayor
Wellingtonians are on the hook to strengthen or demolish the city's central library, with the city's mayor conceding insurers are not liable for the cost. Video
Distraught mum waits in India for NZ visa for her baby
A Victoria University student is stranded in India because she cannot get a visa for her newborn son.
