Wellington Region
Māori employed by DHBs must double in the next 15 years - report
The number of Māori employed by DHBs must double in the next 15 years to meet the needs of the country's most vulnerable people, according to a new report.
Porirua council considers paying living wage
A living wage could be paid to staff at Porirua City Council if councillors support the move in a vote next week.
93-year-old devastated by theft of bonsai trees
Keith Lowe 'put his life' into seven bonsai trees he tended to for over 40 years. This week, they were stolen, and he's devastated.
Bowen House in Wellington investigated for quake risk
A 22-storey tower-block in Wellington that houses the offices of government ministers, MPs and staff is being investigated by engineers for earthquake risk.
Wellington CEO camping at Parliament to protest climate change inaction
A Wellington-based CEO says he'll camp on the grounds of Parliament for as long as it takes until the Government declares a climate change emergency. Video, Audio
Wellington partygoers warned after fourth measles case
About 80 people who attended a party in Lower Hutt on Saturday are at risk of contracting measles.
Govt unveils Hutt Valley to Wellington cycle route designs
The government has unveiled plans to build a cycleway in a particularly treacherous route for cyclists between the capital and the Hutt Valley, with $94 million set aside for the project. Video, Audio
Funding approved for new Wgtn to Hutt Valley path
The government has approved funding for a cycling and walking path connecting Wellington to the Hutt Valley.
Beloved rotunda set for redevelopment
Today the Wellington City Council announced that the city's Band Rotunda at Oriental Bay would be redeveloped. The Band Rotunda has been uninhbited since 2012 and required extensive work, which scared… Audio
Council lawyers defend handling of Island Bay cycleway
Three years after a Wellington cycleway was unveiled, a battle over the controversial route has reached the High Court.
No offending identified during paedophile's stint at music centre - police
Police who investigated a convicted paedophile who taught at a Wellington music centre aren't saying if he might be tutoring elsewhere.
Council powerless to stop 'waste of space' development
Some Wellington city councillors are aghast that what they call a 'waste of space' inner-city development will probably get approval, and they can do nothing to stop it.
Motorway maintenance in Wellington tonight
Wellington's motorway will be down to one lane each way at Churton Park tonight as maintenance is carried out, while road resurfacing will close the northbound lanes between Johnsonville on and off…
Anti-racism rallies: 'Walking, talking and fighting' for change
Hundreds of people in four of the main centres are sharing stories about the damage racist views have on their lives. Video
Woman reported missing in Wellington
Police have concerns for a 38-year-old woman who has been reported missing in Wellington.
Wellington transport announcement goes against Treasury advice
The Minister of Transport went against Treasury advice by announcing a $6.4b transport plan for Wellington before the full costs and benefits are known, a Cabinet paper shows. Audio
Wellington's $6.4b transport plan announced despite treasury warnings
Councils and the government are describing a $6.4b transport plan for the Capital as a game-changer, which will unlock economic growth and shift people out of cars. Video, Audio
Wellington's public transport system to get $6.4b overhaul
A new $6.4 billion transport project aiming to free up traffic in Wellington CBD will combine a mass transit system with an improved bus network, the government says. Video
Waitomo petrol station raises competition in Upper Hutt
Drivers eager to save money at the pump were happy to queue for today's opening of the new Waitomo petrol station in Upper Hutt. It's low prices have already forced other fuel retailers to drop their… Video, Audio
