Wellington Region
Emergency response teams to be on 24/7 stand by
The Civil Defence Minister has announced the establishment of four fly-in teams which will be on constant stand by in the event of an emergency or disaster. Audio
A new look for Nairn Street Cottage
Wellington's oldest colonial house Nairn Street Cottage will reopen this weekend after a makeover. The cottage was closed over the winter season to be re-imagined to showcase the Wallis Family story… Audio, Gallery
Wellington bus driver shares concern over rest breaks
A Wellington bus driver told the Employment Relations Authority today that rest breaks need to be scheduled into the roster.
Porirua street sinks by one metre in just one month
Part of Porirua's Albatross Close has sunk one metre in just a little more than a month. John Campbell talks to Porirua City Council's Transport Manager Mike Evans about what's causing the road to… Video, Audio
SH1 reopens after crashes cause delays in Wellington
State Highway 1 near the turn-off to Paekakariki on the Kapiti Coast has re-opened following a crash.
Wellington council confirms weekend parking charges
Weekend parking fees will start in Wellington early next month after the city council confirmed the move in a vote today.
Wellington whale and calf 'unlikely' to stick around
Wellington has been treated to Southern Right Whale and its calf in the harbour - but a marine mammal charity says the pair aren't likely to stick around.
Another Southern Right whale seen in Wellington waters
Several Southern Right whales are currently in the waters around Wellington, including what is believed to be a mother and calf in the harbour.
Firefighters awarded for brave rescue: 'One of the scariest moments of my life'
A woman has expressed gratitude to two firefighters, who have been awarded for bravery, after saving her life during a dramatic cliff fall rescue operation.
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
Whale skeleton stored in 'grubby' building with birds and rodents
One of Te Papa's most important whale skeletons is being stored in a building that was dirty, and had birds, insects, and possibly rats and mice living in it.
300 Wellington bus users voice frustrations at meeting
Wellington Regional Council will be making no more than minor changes to the new bus network despite a torrent of complaints and verbal abuse at a public meeting.
Search called off for man who jumped off bridge
The search for a man who jumped off a Lower Hutt bridge after crashing his car in the early hours of this morning has been called off.
Longest running Māori radio station wins reprieve
Fears that the oldest Māori radio station could close have eased after a breakthrough meeting.
Parents concerned parolees may be kept on prison site
Parents of some Upper Hutt student are uneasy about a move to hold released prisoners in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison if they can't find other accommodation in self-care units. Audio
Arrest made in relation to Wainuiomata murder
Police have made an arrest in relation to the murder of a man in Wainuiomata earlier this year.
'It really is quite a stunning building'
Wellington's new $20 million Air Traffic Control tower officially opened for business yesterday.
Polish president faces protest on Wellington visit
A protest broke out against the far-right Polish president at a ceremony in Wellington today.
Move over Pisa, Wellington has its own leaning tower
Wellington's new $20 million Air Traffic Control tower officially opened for business today, replacing the Kilbirnie tower which is being decomissioned after almost sixty years. Video, Audio
Free weekend carparking scrapped in Wellington CBD
Wellington city councillors have voted in favour of replacing two-hours free parking at the weekend in the CBD with a $2.50 an hour fee. Audio
