Wellington Region
Dead woman pulled from Wellington lagoon named
A woman found dead on Wellington's waterfront early yesterday has been named.
Dead woman found in Wellington Harbour
A woman's body has been found in a lagoon connected to Wellington Harbour and her death is being treated as unexplained.
Boil water notice remains in place in Martinborough
The South Wairarapa District Council says it hasn't been able to fully flush Martinborough's water network, and a boil water notice remains in place in the town.
Wellington to get six-month e-scooter trial
E-scooters will soon be gliding around Wellington streets, after the City Council voted in favour of a six-month trial for two companies.
Wellington couples opt for axes this Valentine's day
Sick of roses, flowers and cuddly toys, this year Cupid is throwing axes instead of arrows... Video, Audio
Te Papa to make world renowned experts redundant - insider
Te Papa museum will be worse off if it makes mollusc expert Bruce Marshall and fish expert Andrew Stewart redundant.
Parking tickets make $100k a day in NZ's main cities
A Wellington driver was the most ticketed in New Zealand's three largest cities, collected 149 parking fines in 2018, totalling $5855.
Accused 'free at last' from shadow of murder charge
A Wellington man has been under intense scrutiny leading up to a charge of murdering Zena Campbell being dropped, and will now need to rebuild his life, his lawyer says.
Man’s murder charge dropped on day of trial
Paddy Woods was due to go on trial today, accused of murdering 21-year-old Zena Campbell in Wellington last February, but instead the charge against him was dismissed. But Zena's father Chris says it… Audio
Woman's surgery delayed by homelessness: 'There's nothing you can do, nothing'
A Lower Hutt single mother who needs surgery for a debilitating spinal injury can't get it - because she doesn't have a home to go to afterwards.
Ocean Voyaging
In honour of Sir Hekenukumai Busby and his knighthood ceremony this week, Te Ahi Kaa features interviews with Hekenukumai where he talks about his work to revive the artform of waka building and ocean… Audio
Wellington fire under control
A fire that broke out above the hills in the Wellington suburb of Wadestown has been brought under control.
Coastal Taranaki, Wellington residents urged to cut down water use
Residents of the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn are being asked to conserve water with cutbacks likely in the next few days.
NZ Cricket, Westpac Stadium apologise to rape protester
A woman who took a sign with an anti-rape slogan to an international cricket match has received an apology from NZ Cricket and Westpac Stadium after she was told to give it up or leave.
'Cruel' treatment or an 'awesome night out': Both sides of the rodeo argument
Rodeo fans and animal welfare campaigners are at loggerheads over the future of the sport. Video
Porirua teen on a mission to Mars
Rhianne Tarau is gearing up for her biggest year yet - she is heading to the United States in July for space camp, the next step in achieving her goal of being the first Māori woman to head into… Video, Audio
Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges
A missing tramper has been found alive after he failed to return from a tramping trip in the Tararua Ranges, north of Wellington.
Search underway for man missing in Tararua Ranges
The Defence Force is joining the search for a 60-year-old man missing in the ranges between Wellington and Palmerston North.
Wellington e-scooter trial would come with restrictions
Wellington could start an electric scooter trial by next month, but they would be restricted from use on the city's Golden Mile or Botanic Gardens.
Cyclists want law change after near-misses with buses
Cyclists are fighting buses on Wellington roads, with more than 100 complaints in the last year, including reports of buses passing by a hair-width.
