Wellington Region
Bluebridge ferry hits Wellington wharf, has 'small hole' on hull
The ferry had a noticeable dent and a small hole above the waterline, Wellington's harbourmaster said.
'Pretty unimpressed': Woman irate over operator's response after bus crashes into car
A Wellington woman whose parked car was crashed into by a bus is furious at the response she got from the bus company.
Rats, stoats, weasels eliminated from Wellington's Miramar Peninsula
Rats, stoats and weasels have been eliminated from the Miramar Peninsula in the capital.
Shopping centre responsible for sticky gel that killed birds
Seventeen swallows were found coated in a glue-like substance near the city's Queensgate Shopping Centre in Lower Hutt and later died.
Review into response to Loafers Lodge fatal fire delayed
Almost six months after the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, Fire and Emergency has yet to conclude its review of how it responded. Audio
Wellington's water woes could cost $1 billion a year to fix
Wellington Water is warning that fixing the region's water system would cost around $1 billion each year for the next 10 years. Audio
Shark shreds man's wetsuit from stomach to legs in lucky escape
A shark expert says a diver has had an incredibly lucky escape when he was attacked by what is believed to be a great white shark off the Wairarapa coast.
Wellington Airport shares sale being considered by city council
Wellington City Council is considering selling its airport shares as it works out a way to pay for its long term plan.
Woman's 'horrific abuse and violence' towards pet dog condemned
A woman who threw her pet dog against a wall, breaking multiple bones and puncturing his lung, has been sentenced.
Crash closes The Terrace in Wellington, one in hospital
A major road in the Wellington Central Business District has been closed following a two-car crash.
Wellington councillor accuses mayor of politically motivated attack, rejects claims of leak
Last month, five councillors were the subject of a code of conduct complaint made by Mayor Tory Whanau and Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon. Audio
Police watchdog clears officers over fatal shooting of knife-wielding man
Samuel Fakalago was shot dead by armed officers after holding a knife to the throat of his partner.
Wellington councillors refuse to participate in conduct investigation
Councillors accused of leaking information about a potential land purchase in central Wellington are refusing to take part in an investigation into their conduct.
'Not up to standard': Waka Kotahi back in court over incomplete works dispute
The builders behind Transmission Gully are taking Waka Kotahi to court over a dispute over quality checks and unfinished footpaths, road surfaces, cycleways.
Missing Otāki kayaker had upcoming court appearance
An Otāki woman missing for almost two weeks after paddling out to sea on a kayak was due to appear in court five days later.
Costumes, candy and spooky decorations out for Halloween
It is 31 October, which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween. Audio
Wellington Airport reopens after evacuation
Wellington Airport was evacuated due to a fire alarm being activated but has now been given the all clear for people to re-enter.
Who let the dogs out? Masterton council gets more than 2000 dog callouts
"Animal Services actively tries to engage with dog owners to encourage them to register their dog before an infringement is issued."
Police yet to charge over toddler homicide, five days on
It's been five days since police say a baby was killed in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita but officers are yet to charge anyone. The death of Ruthless-Empire Ahipene Wall, who would have turned two on… Audio
Airbnb charge proves contentious for tourist region
A proposal to introduce a targeted charge for Airbnb operators in South Wairarapa is proving contentious for the region.