Wellington Region
NZTA says SH1 repairs on Kāpiti Expressway postponed
After announcing a lane of SH1 north of Wellington would be closed this week for repairs, NZTA now says the work is postponed.
Episode 5: Queer the Air
In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp explore queer representation in television, film and pop music and where LGBTQIA+ audiences are hoping it will go from here. Audio
Reading Cinemas, council to meet over building closure
Wellington authorities could meet as early as tomorrow with Reading Cinemas over the earthquake risk to its central city building.
Wellington Airport given more time for runway extension plans
The Environment Court has given Wellington Airport more time to resubmit its resource consent for its runway extension plans.
Birds distressed or dying after being decorated with tinsel
About 30 dead or distressed birds decorated with tinsel and other items have been found in Wellington since 2015 - and it got worse during Christmas.
Derailed locomotive removed by crane
The locomotive that derailed in Masterton yesterday has been removed by crane.
Train derails near Masterton
A passenger train derailed at KiwiRail's Masterton yard this afternoon as it was travelling to the station to collect passengers.
Reading Cinemas: Uncertainty for tenants after abrupt closure
Tenants at a movie complex in central Wellington are still waiting to find out how long the building will be out of action.
Wellington's Reading cinema closes after earthquake report
The large Reading Cinemas complex on Courtenay Place has closed until further notice following an independent engineers' report.
Crash blocks road north of Wellington
A car and a motorcycle have crashed in Petone, north of Wellington.
Fire at state home where man was decapitated
One person has been taken to hospital after a fire in Petone, Wellington, at a Housing New Zealand apartment block where a man was decapitated late last year.
Terrace Tunnel stand-off negotiations: 'You start in the middle'
A former police negotiator says keeping the man who climbed the tunnel entrance safe for 10 hours is "amazing" because there is usually only a 2-3 hour window before the situation deteriorates.
Ghost hunt: Real-life paranormal investigation in Wellington
Step inside the former Fever Hospital in Wellington as the New Zealand Strange Occurrences Society investigates. Video, Audio
Police charge man in 10-hour standoff over Terrace Tunnel
A man who yesterday sparked a 10-hour standoff with police on top of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel has been charged.
Terrace Tunnel stand-off ends after nearly 10 hours
A man who was on top of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel since a head-on collision early this afternoon has come down and been arrested after nearly 10 hours of negotiation with police.
Orca and dolphins sighted in Wellington harbour
Wellingtonians have enjoyed watching orca whales and a pod of dolphins swimming in the harbour today.
Pop! Culture podcast | Episode 3: A Matter of Taste
What do our 'tastes' say about us? And who gets to decide whether they're 'good' or 'bad'? In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp examine the elusive notion of taste. Audio
More Wellington families struggling at Christmas - City Mission
Working families are increasingly seeking support from the Wellington City Mission.
Man who died while free diving in Wellington named
The man who died while diving off the Wellington coast on Christmas Eve has been named.
Episode 1: Beach, please!
We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio
