Wellington Region
Women caught in breast cancer screening failures all harmed - patient
One of the women diagnosed with cancer after breast screening failures in Wellington says they were all harmed, no matter what a review says.
Native fish introduced to Zealandia to replenish ecosystem
It is believed to be the first time the species has ever been transported in modern times.
Kāpiti's revamped playground judged the country's best
Kāpiti Coast District Council says it's thrilled to have won Playground of the Year with its newly updated Lorna Irene Drive Reserve playground in Raumati South.
Town's growth expected to slow as wastewater connections put on hold
Martinborough's growth will be stunted for two years as a result of the town's non-compliant wastewater treatment plant.
Shock absorbers to be fitted to make Carillon bell tower quake-proof
Engineers recommended the $3.6 million option that had the least impact on the tower visually.
Hundreds of striking teachers join march on Parliament
Hundreds of striking secondary and area school teachers marched on Parliament today to protest for better pay and conditions.
Rolling teachers' strike hits lower North Island
The action is affecting schools from Wellington north to Taranaki and Hawke's Bay.
North Island brown kiwi being released into the hills of Wellington
Conservationists are calling it an important step, as the first of 50 kiwi were released into the hills of Wellington.
Water restored to Porirua after broken valve caused pipes to burst
Water has been fully restored to Porirua after a valve broke last night, causing five other pipes to burst.
Solar lights to illuminate path used by people and penguins
Penguin-friendly solar lights are being installed across one of Wellington's busiest biking paths.
King Charles' Coronation resurrects New Zealand republic debate
Church services, tree plantings and 21-gun salutes marked King Charles' Coronation in Aotearoa.
Four arrested as jewellery store ramraided in Wellington
Four people have been arrested as a Michael Hill jewellery store gets ramraided in Wellington.
'Wellington commuter nightmare' - Climate protesters strike again
Restore Passenger Rail protesters are disrupting morning traffic once again.
Police investigate unexplained death at Wellington home
Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Wellington suburb of Newtown.
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
Airlines seek answers over third batch of bad fuel
Air New Zealand wants oil companies to explain why bad batches of jet fuel keep being delivered. Audio
KiwiRail orders investigation into failures leading to Wellington disruption
KiwiRail has ordered its own investigation into a series of failures that has resulted in major disruption for Wellington commuters this week.
Bus shortage adds to Wellington's train troubles
Wellington commuters can expect at least another day of difficulty. Audio
Wellington council working 'really hard' to remove street lamp adaptors in high risk areas - councillor
A Wellington City Councillor wants all street lights to be checked for malfunctioning adapters, including ones that are not council owned.
Wellington rail passengers face a week of disruption
KiwiRail has had to cut back some services on its Wellington metropolitan network following the break down of a specialist rail track evaluation car. Audio