Wellington Region
Wellington train service cancellations: Talks between Transdev and union brought forward
Contract talks between Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union have been brought forward after industrial action has caused major disruption to the Wellington train network.
Supreme Court dismisses appeal over earthquake-ruined building
BNZ bank sued Wellington City Council for more than $100 million in 2019 over the Harbour Quays building, demolished after the 2016 Kaikōura quake.
Power cut to Victoria University amid Kelburn outage
Power is out for about 50 properties in the central Wellington suburb of Kelburn, including Victoria University.
More Wellington train service cancellations expected due to industrial action
More train services are expected to be cancelled in Wellington this evening and Wednesday due to industrial action by rail staff.
Wellington Mayor says she sold car to help pay bills
Tory Whanau says she too is "feeling the crunch" financially.
New charge for overseas visitors to Te Papa met with positive response
Those visiting from New Zealand are able to enter straight away while those visiting from overseas now have to pay a $35 entry fee.
Train disruption possible as Wellington staff takes industrial action
Wellington train passengers are being advised to find another way to travel today as rail staff begin industrial action. Audio
Hutt City Council set to begin automated number plate recognition trial
"The chances of getting caught doing the wrong thing are about to increase," a statement read.
Delays, cancellations possible for train passengers
People have been warned to find another way to travel, where possible, as rail staff begin work-to-rule industrial action.
SH58 in Wellington reopens after crash
A major Wellington highway was closed by a serious crash involving a motorbike.
The 'invisible void' on its way to Wellington's waterfront
KIMI/You Are Here, a large teardrop-shaped sculpture, will "invite viewers to seek it out".
Three injured in Wellington collision
Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.
New Zealand fullback moves on from Wellington Phoenix
The Wellington Phoenix are losing an "ultimate pro" as Michaela Foster chases an opportunity overseas.
Remutaka Hill Road closes lane after slip
It is expected to take between four and six weeks to fix the road.
Businesses fail to get central Wellington upgrades put on hold
Wellington councillors have voted against the demands of a petition calling for a major road upgrade to be paused and put under independent review.
Ombudsman to probe CCOs on information processes
The chief ombudsman for the first time will investigate how Wellington Water and Auckland Transport handle official information.
Wellington's The Hudson to close next month for refurbishments
A staff member confirmed it will close for refurbishments and reopen sometime next year.
Preparing for the big one: Wellington residents act out quake scenario
Wellington's emergency management has been working with communities to ready them for the big one - the quake and subsequent tsunami that will turn towns, cities and lives upside down.
Private group cleared to use cameras to identify plates on Transmission Gully
A private consortium has been given the green light to run motorway cameras to identify drivers' number plates and vehicle type to uphold a commercial contract. Audio
Government denies Wellington dying as construction adds to store woes
As more businesses shut their doors, stores in part of the CBD are contending with road closures for construction work on council buildings. Audio
