Wellington Region
Stoat on predator-free Miramar Peninsula found dead
The male stoat, that had been evading capture since December, was found on Sunday. Audio
Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button
Professor Marie Bismark says she was caring for more than 300 patients. Audio
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
More ferry woes with the Interislander Kaitaki ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 months. This has resulted in sailings cancelled this week due to large swells, while rival operator… Audio
Using Kupe to promote beer 'highly offensive' - tikanga expert
The New Zealand IPA design features the bare-chested Polynesian navigator holding what appears to be a taiaha. Audio
First two major exhibitions at $180m convention centre fall short of targets
New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Tākina in Wellington have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers.
Doctors' clinic's lack of staff not just due to workforce shortage, PHO says
The Primary Health Organisation says a struggling Lower Hutt doctors' clinic cannot entirely blame the national workforce shortage for its own near total lack of staff.
Wellingtonians' satisfaction with city falls to record low
But more than 80 percent of survey respondents say the arts scene is rich and diverse.
Police seek footage of Kāpiti fleeing driver incident
A Porirua man has been arrested after fleeing police and an alleged carjacking.
Housing intensification best way to save money on Wellington infrastructure - report
Councillor Thomas Nash says it should give councils the confidence to continue plans to build mixed-use development in and around city centres.
Rare bird photographed at Wellington swamp
Volunteer says it's "incredible" to catch the elusive mātātā on camera. Audio
GPs left Lower Hutt practice now relying on telehealth due to stress, ex-staff member says
A former staff member at a Lower Hutt GP practice with 9000 patients and only one doctor says pressure on staff to see patients fast led to mass resignations.
GP practice stops face-to-face appointments due to staff shortage
A clinic with 9000 people on its books will now only see patients in person in urgent cases. Audio
Weather: Flights cancelled; snow at high altitudes overnight
Nine flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled and several others delayed as heavy rain and strong winds continue around the country.
Queer film collective aims to dismantle hierarchies
"Film should be a creative and collaborative experience," a New New co-founder says.
Judge tells man who sent inappropriate messages to ‘get a job’
A young man who sent inappropriate Snapchat messages to two girls he knew has been told by a judge to "get a job and do some work on yourself."
Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain and snow for parts of NZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency in warning drivers to be careful on the roads on Monday as bad weather is forecast to hit the lower North Island and parts of the South.
Police take 19 cars, issue 138 fines in Wellington boy racer crackdown
Under Operation Kereru, police around the country are taking action against illegal street racers.
Wellington bus, train and ferry fares to increase by 10 percent
The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network, regional council says.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
