Wellington Region
Arrest warrant over Lower Hutt shooting
Police have issued an arrest warrant over a shooting in Lower Hutt last month.
Whale in Wgtn harbour might mean Matariki fireworks postponed
A fireworks show for Matariki may be postponed if a rare whale continues to swim in the harbour. Video
21 safety assessments by Oranga Tamariki Wairarapa late
Social workers at Oranga Tamariki in Wairarapa failed to provide 21 safety assessments on children on time last year, new figures show.
Fireworks display may be cancelled if whale stays put
Wellingtonians are clamouring to get a glimpse of a southern right whale in the harbour. But while locals are enjoying today's show, New Zealand's largest fireworks show may be cancelled if the marine… Video, Audio
32 bus services cancelled in Wellington
The wheels fell off at a launch for new electric buses for the Wellington network, after the Environment Minister publicly called out the Regional Council over its treatments of bus drivers. Video, Audio
Fears fireworks show could hurt harbour whale
Wellingtonians have been descending on the harbour front to catch a glimpse of a southern right whale that has been frolicking there - but there are concerns about the council's Mataraki fireworks… Audio
Wellington bus services disrupted ahead of new contract
Bus services in Wellington are being disrupted as a new company prepares to take over services.
SH1 near Ōtaki reopened, four critical after crash
Four people remain in hopsital after being seriously hurt in a crash on State Highway 1 north of Wellington this afternoon.
Wgtn's Statistics House floors not built as planned
A renewed investigation into why Statistics House on the Wellington waterfront was badly damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake has found the floors were not built as planned.
Name suppression lapses for stepfather accused of baby's murder
The man charged with the murder of his five-month-old stepson can now be named.
Person dies after being hit by train north of Wellington
A person has died after being struck by a train near Tawa, north of Wellington.
Flights between Kāpiti and Auckland to resume
Flights between Auckland and Kāpiti will continue next month after Air Chathams negotiated support deals with the airport company and Kāpiti Coast District Council, who are marketing the destination… Audio
Transmission Gully: To toll or not to toll?
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the costs of building the Transmission Gully have drastically increased and tolling may be a way to offset that cost. But that idea is being rubbished by the… Audio
Air Chathams gets off the ground in Kāpiti
Kāpiti locals are rejoicing at the news Air Chathams will take over flights between Paraparaumu and Auckland from next month. Audio
Kāpiti to take flight again from next month
Air Chathams will take over flights between Paraparaumu and Auckland from 20 August.
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Audio, Gallery
Neil Dawson's beloved ferns and why we need a public art register
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This week Ferns - a giant aluminium ball by Neil Dawson that became something of a visual icon for Wellington City - was re-suspended midair above Wellington's Civic Square. Its back… Audio, Gallery
Police say Wainuiomata death not suspicious
The death of a 44-year-old man in Lower Hutt this morning was not suspicious, police say.
Sharing the love - The Aloha Shirt
In this installment of My Heels Are Killing Me, Sonia Sly heads to Te Papa to find out about historical and contemporary views on the Aloha shirt. Audio
Man survives crash after plunging 60m off roadside
A 65-year old man has survived a crash that saw him drive off the Paekakariki Hill Road in Kapiti and plunge 60 metres into the bush below. Video, Audio
