Wellington Region
Police following 'strong lines of enquiry' in Khandallah death investigation
Police investigating the violent death of a Wellington grandmother last week say they are following "strong lines of enquiry".
Remains found near Porirua walking track will take time to identify, police say
Human remains discovered near the Whitireia Park walkway in Tītahi Bay have been extricated and a forensic postmortem will take place in the coming days.
How to use water leaks to replenish your garden
Some enterprising Wellingtonians living with long-running leaks are re-routing them to water their gardens.
Report on Wellington Water blames council and water operator
A damning report into how water's dealt with in the capital has heaped blame on the council and water operator for bad communication and slow response to reports of leaks. It also says Wellington… Audio
12 infringement notices after funeral procession with gang members
Police say there have been no significant issues from a funeral which involved large numbers of Mongrel Mob members in Porirua.
Review finds Wellington Water not properly reporting spending
The review found maintenance costs also increased by 71 percent over the last three years.
Human remains found by Porirua walking track
Police are now trying to identify the person.
Complaints as dog owners ignore summer beach bans
On many beaches in Wellington, Porirua and Hutt City, dogs are banned from beaches during the day.
15 percent rate hikes on cards for Wellington pipe fix
Council staff are recommending putting $1.1 billion towards water infrastructure over the next 10 years.
Mongrel Mob funeral set to pass through Porirua
Police said motorists could expect to see a large number of gang members and associates travelling around the region.
Wellington Council wants $1.1 billion water infrastructure investment
In order to fund the water infrastructure, the council is recommending delivering upgrades to Lambton Quay and Willis Street later than previously proposed.
Work on Wellington water funding already in the pipeline, minister says
Local mayors say they want regional water costs separated from their councils' budgets.
Grandmother remembered as 'kind and caring' friend
A homicide investigation is under way after 79-year-old Helen Gregory was found dead at her Khandallah home.
Abuse and threats force 'sharing store' to close
The creator of Free for All says she is closing up shop because she is unable to keep volunteers and customers safe.
Up to $2.5b needed to fix Wellington's leaky pipes
Wellington Water says its up to the council how much it actually wants to spend. Audio
Wellington councillor suggests staff cuts to fund water pipes fix
An independent councillor wants to cut staff numbers at the council to help pay for Wellington's broken pipes.
Push for te reo Māori in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa District Council is seeking the endorsement of a refreshed Māori Policy that will ingrain the use of te reo Māori within the organisation and community.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
A former Wairarapa District Health Board employee may need to pay $20,000 to Te Whatu Ora after unsuccessfully challenging her dismissal in Employment Court.
Neighbours anxious for answers as homicide probe continues
Locals describe a 79-year-old woman found dead at her Wellington home as a keen gardener and a quiet lady who kept to herself. Audio
Water meters in Wellington? How it worked in Kāpiti
Ahead of a crunch meeting over Wellington's water woes, another area explains its own fix. Audio
