Wellington Region
Diver dies near Seatoun
A man has died in what's understood to be a drowning near Seatoun in Wellington this afternoon.
Hairdressers and barbers warned to ditch 'thank you' drink
Wellington barbers and hairdressers are being told not to spread the Christmas cheer by filling the glasses of their clients with beer or wine.
Charity warns of debt increases over Christmas
The Wellington City Mission has urged people not to go into debt for their loved ones this Christmas.
Some Wellington doctors to strike in support of colleagues
Several doctors are staging a one-day strike tomorrow, in a bid for their dentist colleagues to be given the same working conditions as them.
Wellington trains disrupted due to mechanical work
Wellington train services will be disrupted at peak commuter times today due to urgent mechanical work.
Cause of Wellington's bus network failure revealed
An independent review into Wellington's troubled bus network has found the team in charge of creating the new network did not have the capability to see the changes through.
Wellington diversion delays: 'The entire expressway was bumper to bumper'
The Transport Agency is promising lengthy delays north of Wellington won't extend into the Christmas period, but frustrated commuters are not holding their breath.
Pouwhenua mark Wellington's upcoming Te Matatini celebrations
A new generation of urban Māori are on display in the heart of Wellington as the city prepares to host the biggest kapa haka festival in the country.
Kapiti traffic chaos just in time for Christmas
The NZTA has changed the road layout at McKay's crossing, and motorists aren't at all happy at the resulting long queues and traffic jams, especially coming just before Christmas. Audio
Pole position: Chimps check out their bird's-eye view of the capital
Wellington Zoo visitors can observe a troupe of 10 chimpanzees settle into their new $1.2 million enclosure this weekend.
Scooter accident leaves man with serious head injuries
A man riding a scooter received serious head injuries near the Brewtown brewing precinct in Upper Hutt last night.
Tastes of Horowhenua
On a slightly overcast Saturday in November, Horowhenua growers opened their doors to 2,000 members of the public for the third annual Horowhenua Taste Trail. The event is a chance for local producers… Audio, Gallery
Electric scooters now in the Hutt Valley
Lime scooters - already in Auckland and Christchurch - have been introduced in Lower and Upper Hutt.
Wellington convention centre finally given the go-ahead
Wellington's convention centre has finally been given the green light after years of trying to get the project off the ground.
Wellington puts brakes on electric charging stations plan
Wellington City Council has been forced to park a plan to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the city after strong opposition.
Lower Hutt pool stayed open despite quake risk
Hundreds of people have swum at a popular Lower Hutt pool in the past two months without knowing its roof would be at high risk in an earthquake.
Migrant women's refuge struggling to stay afloat
The only Wellington refuge set up for migrant women and children suffering domestic abuse is imploring the government for more funding so it can stay afloat.
Relief as heritage town centre opens after six-year fight
Hundreds have turned out for the opening of a community centre in Martinborough today that has bought together the whakapapa and the heritage of the small Wairarapa town. Audio
Developers forgo profit to help ease capital's housing issues
More buildings in Wellington are set to be converted into apartments to be rented out by the city council.
