Wellington Region
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.
NZ Festival: Massive waterfront celebration of Kupe's odyssey
More than 1000 performers and a fleet of waka hourua will be on Wellington's waterfront this evening telling the story of the explorer Kupe for the opening of the New Zealand Festival. Video
Porirua abuse bucks national downwards trend
Porirua's children are suffering increasing rates of abuse, despite such abuse declining across the rest of the country, a report prepared by the Porirua City Council shows.
Man arrested over body found in car in Wellington
A Lower Hutt man has been arrested and charged with murder over the death of a young woman whose body was found in a car in Wellington's Aro Valley two weeks ago.
Kāpiti flooding: 'It started coming through the floor'
A Kāpiti Coast resident's home is covered in mud after heavy rain flooded houses in the area last night. Video
Damaged highway causes major disruption in Wellington
350 tonnes of rock has been dumped into the sea north of Wellington, as contractors sramble to fix a state highway which is causing massive disruption.
