Wellington Region
Controversial event at Te Papa to go ahead
It's organised by Inflection Point NZ to stop what it calls "gender indoctrination and medicalisation" of children. Speakers inlcude Brian Tamaki and former National MP Simon O'Connor
Primary school asks students to stay home due to lack of staff
Mt Cook School posted on social media on Wednesday afternoon, saying half its staff were off sick with Covid.
Has anything changed since the Loafers Lodge fire?
The hostel fire that killed five people a year ago today changed other residents' lives and prompted government rethinks.
Te Papa assessing whether to allow anti-trans conference
Wellington's mayor says she's deeply concerned the rhetoric being discussed at the event will be harmful to the trans and queer community.
Man charged with murder over 2019 death
Police say the investigation team has worked hard to get to this point and provide answers for Kawana's family.
Rau Tongia: Jury selected in Karori murder trial
Rau Tongia was killed on Percy Dyett Drive in the Wellington suburb in December 2020.
From drawing during lockdown to $500k animated web series
Charlie Faulks's horror-comedy web series, Bloke of the Apocalypse, is about a father and son who discover a zombie apocalypse on their farm in rural NZ. Video
Wetland management: Council sets out plan to enhance processes
While the method wasn't watertight in court, Wellington's regional council says it still plans to use it to identify potential wetlands around the region.
Remains of woman missing since 1988 identified
Police have released the name of the person whose remains were found in Porirua in January.
New Lord of the Rings movies production hub revealed
News of two new Lord of the Rings movies has sent a ripple of excitement through the home of Middle Earth in Wellington.
Who will complete the Transmission Gully roading project?
Failing to anticipate the complexity of the consenting system is being cited as the the current builder's shortcomings, an Infrastructure Commission review says.
Driver who killed ministry worker in hit-and-run near Te Papa jailed
Jason Tuitama, 24, was sentenced to to four years and four months in prison.
Deadline on bus depot feedback extended after blunder
Any response to the plan for a new electric bus depot in Lyall Bay submitted before 17 April has been deleted.
Archives NZ says it has enough space - for now
Its new building in Wellington will not be nearly big enough for all its records, and it has also run out of money to build its new storage facility in Levin.
Wellington developers hint at when city will see new apartment buildings
Current market conditions and economic viability could put projects out well over a year, it is estimated.
Dogs kill four little blue penguins in capital in a month
An advocate is calling for more signage for dog owners to avoid any more "devastating" attacks.
Black Power member pleads guilty to firing gun outside Wellington Hospital
He admitted to shooting at a gang rival from the Mongrel Mob outside the hospital last week.
Man charged over Wellington Hospital firearm incident to appear in court next month
Police have withdrawn a warrant for the man's arrest after he failed to appear in court on Monday.
ACT's Treaty interpretation misleading - claimants tell Tribunal
Speaking to the Waitangi Tribunal, Ngāpuhi Kaumātua Hone Sadler said ACT's interpretation is not in tune with the intent of Te Tiriti.
Baby Ru death: Police confirm three people still 'of interest'
The three people who were in the house at the time the child received a blunt force trauma to his head were his mother, a woman called Rosie Morunga and her partner Dylan.