Wellington Region
Police investigate unexplained death in Hutt Valley
An unexplained death in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata last night is being investigated by police.
Wellington Council looks to widen proposed bed tax
Wellington City council has moved to widen a proposed bed tax, as it looks for ways to fund economic and tourism growth in the city while keeping rates down.
Wellington bus upgrades to roll out from April
More details have been revealed of the new commuter bus plans that are part of a $1.3 billion transport and infrastructure upgrade in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti and Wairarapa.
'Day activities' mooted for beggars in Wellington
A proposal to fund 'day activities' for beggars on the Capital's streets at the cost of a million dollars will be considered by Wellington City Council. The idea is to address anti-social and… Audio
Council evicts tenant for 'no reason': 'They really want to kick me out'
A man with mental health problems is facing eviction by the council using a law, which the Prime Minister has criticised as unfair to tenants.
Wellington divided over move to abolish free parking
Wellington's Chamber of Commerce is hoping it will be easier for shoppers to find a park if free weekend parking is abolished in the capital.
Hospitality industry rails against Wgtn 'bed tax'
The hospitality industry has accused the Wellington Council of "double-dipping" in its proposal to introduce an accommodation levy in the city.
Secret court case: 'Anathema to...fairness'
Opinion - A High Court hearing was this week shut off to everyone, including media - something even the judge calls "anathema to the fundamental concepts of fairness," writes Andrew Geddis.
Free weekend parking in Wgtn CBD could go
Wellington City Council is considering getting rid of free parking on the weekends, in a bid to keep rates down.
Free weekend parking in Wellington under threat
The city's mayor Justin Lester says ratepayers have to decide if they want to keep subsidising parking for those who drive into town on the weekend. Audio
Wgtn motorway: Truck cleared but expect hour delays
A truck which has lost its trailer after its axle broke has been cleared from a Wellington motorway but there is heavy congestion, the Transport Agency says.
Secret hearing involves passport case
A secret hearing taking place in Wellington involves a legal challenge to the cancellation of a New Zealand passport, the Chief High Court Judge has confirmed.
Wellington council spends up on housing
Wellington City Council is planning to spend nearly $28 million on getting more homes built in the capital.
Sewage may have contaminated water north of Wgtn
Drinking water in Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, has possibly been contaminated with waste water.
Hearing shrouded in secrecy at High Court in Wgtn
A human rights lawyer is extremely concerned about a hearing shrouded in secrecy which has begun in the High Court in Wellington.
Major spike in Kāpiti Marine Reserve incidents
Since setting up a volunteer security force last July to protect the Kāpiti Marine Reserve, The Guardians of Kāpiti say more than 20 incidents have been reported to the Department of Conservation… Audio
Wellington's rentals now cost same as Auckland's
The Hutt Valley is becoming increasingly popular as people are being priced out of Wellington's rental market, where the average asking rate has soared to $550 per week. Audio
Women's War tells lesser known stories of World War I
The experiences of New Zealand women during World War I are portrayed in a powerful new exhibition at the National War Memorial in Wellington.
2000 people turn out for first Just So NZ festival
More than 2000 people were expected to pass through the gates of a children's festival being held just north of Wellington this weekend.
Girl injured at Porirua music festival
A young girl was injured in what the police are calling a "disorder incident" at a music festival in Cannon's Creek near Porirua this afternoon.
