Wellington Region
In pictures: Hundreds rally to save historic wharf
Locals are opposing Hutt City Council's plan to demolish the quake-damaged Petone Wharf. Audio
The suburb with Wellington's worst bus service
"Proportionally, we were one of the most cancelled and suspended suburbs in the entire city last year."
Hurricanes suffer first loss of the season against Brumbies
The Hurricanes' unbeaten run has come to an end in Canberra after the Super Rugby Pacific leaders fell to the Brumbies 27-19.
The curious case of the Wellington pigeon pincher
Two bronze bird statues have flown the coop, leaving art lovers all aflutter. Audio
Carterton could get Georgina Beyer statue
The late politician was the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament.
How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
Saturday Morning - A first of its kind one-to-one support programme for pre-school children showing signs of autism is about to be trialled in Wellington. Audio
Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2024 World Beer Cup
A Wellington brewery has won two medals at what is billed as the 'beer Olympics'.
Free speech vs hate speech: University postpones debate after backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.
Strong winds damage Wellington Botanic Garden's building
The Begonia House contains several exotic plants and is a venue used for events such as weddings.
Wellington bus drivers' union meeting to disrupt services
Wellington commuters should plan ahead as a disruption to services is expected next week.
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.
Wellington wind forces Anzac Day wreath-laying indoors
A much-reduced national service for Anzac Day took place in Wellington after high winds caused the cancellation of the main event.
High levels of toxic algae found in Kāpiti river
High levels of toxic algae have been found along the Waikanae River in Kāpiti, north of Wellington.
Anti-war protesters target Bucket Fountain in Wellington
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.
Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
The company says it learnt the deal was not going ahead just prior to a meeting they thought was to sign off the plan.
Could an indoor stadium replace Wellington's Reading Cinema?
The site of the shuttered cinema complex could be "perfect", a business owner says after a potential deal with the council fell through.
Reading Cinema: Council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.
Woman found dead in Wellington harbour formally identified
The woman found dead in in the water off Māhina Bay was a 60-year-old Hutt Valley woman who had recently been living in Levin.
Pipe under major highway at risk
A pipe that travels under a major Hutt Valley Highway and carries all Upper Hutt's sewage could fail, engineers say.
Residents shocked after woman's body found in Wellington Harbour
People who live near Māhina Bay are "shocked" that a woman's body was found in the water - and say it is an area where everyone knows everyone.