Wellington Region
SH2 and SH59 in Wellington reopen after slips cleared
Two Wellington highways blocked by slips caused by heavy rain have now reopened and the Auckland Santa Parade went ahead despite the rain.
Police promote 'Don't Guess the Yes' consent campaign
Wellington police spent Friday evening bar-hopping to remind hospitality staff how to help prevent sexual assault while people party at their venues. Audio
Man sentenced for ordering millions worth of liquid ecstasy into NZ
The amount uncovered was the largest quantity in the country's history.
Tim Finn's Tahitian opera Ihitai Avei'a returns to the stage
In March 2021, Ihitai'Avei'a – Star Navigator premiered to sell-out crowds in South Auckland, then Covid-19 closed the curtains. Composer Tim Finn and writer Célestine Hitiura Vaite talk about its… Video, Audio
Owner of liquor store hit by ram raid had been begging for bollards
The owner of a liquor store in Island Bay has been begging Wellington City Council to put bollards outside his shop after it was struck by ram raiders. Yesterday, it was hit again Audio
Paediatric surgery in Wellington will not be fully-staffed until 2024
Children who need operations in Wellington and the lower North Island will continue to rely on out-of-town surgeons flying in for another two years.
Business owner looking for a new job after another ram-raid
The owner of a Wellington bottle shop is devastated it has been ram-raided and burgled three times in four months.
Armed police search for person of interest in Wellington suburb
Police towed a vehicle which appeared to have bullet holes from a street in a Wellington suburb.
Black Ferns World Cup win to be celebrated in Parliament
An event to celebrate the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup win will be held at Parliament on Tuesday 13 December.
Wellington commercial rental market tight due to need for seismic safety
A reduction in the number of seismically secure buildings is disrupting the commercial rental market in Wellington as shortages bite.
ConspiraSeries | Episode 1: Welly on a Plate
In 2018, a huge amount of cooked spaghetti was dumped on Wellington's Mt. Vic lookout, and we still don't know why. Bubbah is shocked people have just moved on. How could you move on from this? Video
Police: Samoa league fans should have fun but behave safely
Police say they will have an increased presence in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend ahead of Sunday morning's Rugby League World Cup final match between Samoa and Australia.
Wellington bus driver shortage: Another 114 services suspended
Another 114 Wellington bus trips will be temporarily suspended from Sunday due to the driver shortage.
'It's vital to our industry': Hospitality backs police's consensual sex campaign
As the summer party season kicks off, Wellington police are reminding young people about the importance of consent to prevent sexual harm.
'A spur to action': Wellington set to become windier, warmer and wetter
A new report on the capital's changing climate forecasts increasing temperatures, strong winds and intense rain around the region.
'Zelensky Way' - teen calls for change of Russian Embassy street name
As tensions escalate in the Russo-Ukrainian War, one young New Zealander says Aotearoa should be doing more to condemn the conflict.
Student suspended for false threat claiming shooter was at school
Aotea College, which was sent into lockdown last week after a threat, has confirmed it came from one of its own students.
Wellington's Seatoun Wharf reopened
Wellington's Seatoun Wharf has reopened after extensive repairs and a $2.8m upgrade that took over a year to complete. Richard MacLean, Media Manager at Wellington City Council joins Karyn. Audio
Reports of water taste and odour changes across Wellington city
Wellington Water says the changes may have been caused by drier weather.
Waka building, navigation celebrated at Te Papa
Two new exhibitions opening at Te Papa celebrate waka voyaging and the people who have kept the knowledge alive.
