Wellington Region
South Wairarapa farmer fined $26,000 for breaching consent conditions
John Coveney has been sentenced for taking water in breach of resource consent conditions and breaching an abatement notice.
'Tragic' blow for staff as Victoria University proposes cuts
Entire subjects and 229 full-time equivalent roles will be axed at Victoria University if proposed cuts that staff describe as shocking go ahead.
More high-level editorial change at Stuff
The country’s biggest news publisher Stuff has proposed a further restructuring of editorial and managerial jobs at the company. Some senior editors will have to re-apply for new roles - including a…
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Wellington hit and run: Alleged driver drunk with a suspended licence
A 23-year-old man accused of hitting two pedestrians and fleeing the scene was allegedly nearly four times over the legal limit.
Man charged after Wellington hit-and-run
Wellington police have charged a man in relation to a hit-and-run on Sunday in which two pedestrians were seriously injured.
Pedestrians seriously injured after being hit by car in Wellington, two arrested
Two people have been arrested after fleeing the scene in Wellington CBD.
Shop worker injured, two arrested after attempt to steal from Wellington store
Two young people have been arrested after a worker was injured in an aggravated burglary at a shop in Wellington last night.
'I think we are all responsible - not just the owners of Loafers Lodge'
Hundreds of people gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul in a service of remembrance for the victims of the fire.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Today Grant Morris reviews a recent NZ history publication: "Empire City: Wellington becomes the capital of NZ" by John Martin (Te Herenga Waka University Press, 2022). He looks at the importance of… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today writer and playwright, screenwriter, and columnist for The Post Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about some pressing issues in the capital. Audio
Man faces charges of breaching bail, assaulting police in Lower Hutt
Police have arrested a man they say breached electronic monitoring bail and assaulted officers in Lower Hutt overnight.
Shelly Bay blaze 'a shameful waste', says developer
Developer Ian Cassels has called a huge blaze that destroyed a landmark building at Wellington's Shelly Bay "a shameful waste" that has set back his $500m development of the area.
Police seek witnesses to Porirua hit-and-run
Police are seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run incident that happened in Porirua in April.
Victoria University proposes cuts to religious studies programme
The closure of the programme would be a "loss for the country", one of its lecturers says. Audio
Police complete scene examination at Shelly Bay fire site
An initial scene examination has been completed at the Shelly Bay building razed by a blaze.
City Mission pays extra $1000 to Loafers Lodge residents displaced by deadly fire
Wellington City Mission says it has paid a further $1000 to each former resident of Loafers Lodge.
Fire guts Shelly Bay landmark as drama on peninsula continues
A fire has completely gutted an iconic warehouse building in Wellington's Shelly Bay on the Miramar Peninsula, which has been the site of years of drama and controversy. Audio
Building destroyed in Shelly Bay fire, asbestos risk being assessed
The fire broke out in a warehouse on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula, and FENZ has warned residents about the risk of asbestos.
Hiakai: Aotearoa's unique foods as fine dining
Monique Fiso serves up gourmet menus featuring muttonbird and kawakawa, has rubbed shoulders with chefs like Gordon Ramsay, and her restaurant has even been recognised in Time magazine. Audio
River erosion threatens major Lower Hutt road
The Hutt River has eroded a bank to within 20 metres of a major road just north of the city centre in Lower Hutt.
