Wellington Region
Lawyer leapt to save books in quake
The tale of a hero who saved countless law books has emerged seven months after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Ratepayers' money used to lure IT talent
Nearly 100 IT specialists from around the world are in Wellington this week looking at potential jobs in the capital's technology sector.
Global tech recruits sample Capital living
Wellington's global job seeker campaign, LookSee, attracted international headlines and applications from an incredible 48,000 prospective employees the tech sector. Just under 100 were chosen. They… Audio
Mother who fed child harmful drugs avoids jail sentence
A mother who deliberately fed her daughter powerful anti-psychotic drugs and anti-convulsants, causing seizures and hallucinations, has avoided a jail sentence.
Woman convicted for slapping girls in her care
A Wellington woman was so enraged by the disobedience of two girls in her care and their failure to complete chores around the house she regularly slapped them.
ACC wants to shut down two call centres
Up to 87 people could lose their jobs at ACC if they are unwilling to switch roles or move to Dunedin or Hamilton.
Sevens success rests on more than Hamilton
Opinion - Moving the tournament to Hamilton might be seen as its salvation, but Jamie Wall argues other factors have more influence. Video
Helping the blind 'see' art
The Museums Aotearoa Conference starts today in Palmerston North. And the theme of this year's event is accessibility. Bruce Roberts has been guiding tours for visually impaired people for more than… Audio
Wgtn rugby players offered counselling
Concussion education and counselling are being offered to under-21 rugby players across the Wellington region after the death of a young player this week.
Court told of attempted blackmail of Kōhanga Reo trust
The son of a kōhanga reo matriarch tried to blackmail the Kōhanga Reo National Trust for $800,000, the High Court in Wellington heard today.
Son of Kohanga matriarch tries to blackmail the trust
The High Court in Wellington has been told that the son of the Kohanga Reo matriarch Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi tried to blackmail the Kohanga Reo National Trust for $800,000. Audio
New home for NZ's most important documents opens
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition can now be seen on public display in Wellington. Video
Treaty of Waitangi on public display
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition will now permanently be on display at He Tohu - an exhibition inside Wellington's National Library. Video, Audio
Man jailed for driving death 'overtook on a blind corner'
A man jailed for five years for reckless driving which led to the death of his passenger had five previous convictions for similar offending.
Man jailed for 5 years for fatal crash during police pursuit
Damian Lawson was jailed for five years this morning for reckless driving leading to the death of a passenger after he sped away from a chasing police officer last year. Audio
Man sentenced for Porirua throat-cutting incident
A man shot and tasered by police four years ago has been sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment.
More cars sought over Lois Tolley killing
Wellington police have released photos of two more cars wanted in connection with the killing of Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley.
Teen dies after rugby injury led to coma
A young man has died in Wellington Hospital, after a head injury from playing rugby at the weekend put him in a coma.
'Wagbot' gives school kids instant legal info
Children can get legal information about their rights at school at their fingertips, after a community law service developed a mobile chatbot.
Stuck truck
An over-height truck closed the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington after getting stuck. How on earth did this happen? Audio
