Wellington Region
Unions urge capital building owners to secure fittings
Unions are concerned that pipes and fittings in Wellington's high-rise office buildings remain unsecured, despite decades of regulations.
Police pursuit on Wgtn waterfront an 'unjustified risk'
Pedestrians were forced to leap over a footbridge during a police pursuit on the Wellington waterfront which the IPCA has found put the public at 'unjustified risk'.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Wgtn runway appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against Wellington Airport's proposed runway extension.
Rugby player's head injury a tragic accident - family
A 19-year-old is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital after suffering a head injury during a club rugby match at the weekend.
Knife-attack accused actually the victim - lawyer
A man accused of attacking two Porirua women was actually the victim in the incident, his lawyer has told the High Court in Wellington.
Kapiti rates increase 'scandalous', say elderly
Some of Kapiti's elderly say a 5.9 percent proposed rates increase is so unafforable they'll be forced to sell their home. Audio
Kāpiti residents fight rates rise
Kāpiti residents are urging their council to hold off on a 5.9 percent rates rise.
Wellington rugby's 'Keep it Clean' campaign kicks off
Supporters at rugby games in Wellington say they're willing to have a go at implementing an initiative aimed at cutting out abuse on the sidelines of kids games.
Quake tests missed hidden damage in 11 Wellington buildings
Rapid checks missed serious hidden damage in 11 buildings, according to a new report. Audio
Damage in Wellington buildings not picked up by engineers
Wellington City Council says it is extremely concerned after 11 of 27 Wellington buildings cleared by engineers after rapid checks were found to have serious damage that wasn't picked up. Audio
Engineers call for urgent tests on Wgtn buildings
Urgent tests are needed on precast hollowcore concrete floors in Wellington, which are found in 152 buildings in the city centre, a new engineers' report to the council says.
Drilling to begin to access Wellington's undersea freshwater
A barge is about to begin drilling in Wellington harbour in a first-ever attempt to find fresh water below the seabed.
Horowhenua mayor and CEO won't talk to each other
They sit next to each other at council meetings, but Horowhenua's mayor Michael Feyen and his chief executive David Clapperton cannot speak to one another alone. Audio
Hundreds evacuated in Wellington, cordons now lifted
Cordons have been lifted in central Wellington after two buildings were evacuated because of an incident at a building near Parliament.
Wellington Monopoly yet to pass go
Wellington is set to get its own edition of the Monopoly board game, but what replaces the likes of Mayfair and Old Kent Road is still uncertain.
Accused denies blame for Porirua hammer and knife attack
A man accused of attacking two Porirua women in their home, cutting one's throat with a knife and beating the other with a hammer, has denied responsibility for what happened.
Christmas maintenance safer and faster despite criticism - KiwiRail
KiwiRail is defending its Christmas maintenance schedule in the Wellington region, saying the work would take months to complete otherwise.
Capital quake deadline 'ridiculously short' - Body Corporate Chairs' Group
Wellington building owners are struggling to pay for earthquake strengthening in time to meet the council's deadline, they say.
'It's something to revive, the tikanga of Pai Mārire'
Kōhanga Reo teacher Jesse Huriwai has a leadership role in Pai Mārire, the Māori Christian faith also known as Hauhau. He shares his story with Te Ahi Kaa. Audio
Deformed snails highlight leaky landfill concerns
A leaking Wellington landfill is causing snails to grow abnormally and wiping out invertebrate populations from a nearby stream, a report has found.
