Wellington Region
Wellington mayoral candidate refuses to remove billboards, despite being ordered to
Wellington mayoral candidate and Labour MP Paul Eagle has been asked to remove digital billboards until the formal election hoarding period starts in two months.
Death of woman whose body was recovered from sea near Mirimar not suspicious
A post-mortem has confirmed that the death of a woman found at Kau Bay in Wellington yesterday was not suspicious.
Warning Wellington's location may add more complexity to earthquake design
The engineering firm whose report spurred workers to leave a Wellington multi-storey building warns that designing for earthquakes may get harder.
'Pretty desperate': Nurses at Wellington Hospital 'burnt out' as pressure intensifies
A nurse at Wellington Hospital is revealing what life is like on the ward, amid pressure from the growing number of sick people needing treatment.
Body of woman found in sea near Miramar identified - police
Police say they have now identified the woman whose body was found at Kau Bay near Miramar in Wellington yesterday.
High fees 'real threat to participation in sport' - lobby group
Taking to the turf, court or field is a widely accepted rite of passage for New Zealanders. But for some, the price tag puts it out of reach.
Dog pound build costs blow out by $229k
With the new dog pound costs at $599,000, Carterton District councillors will vote this week on whether to stick to plan, delay, or switch to a pre-fab or similar design.
Paul Eagle confirms Wellington mayoral bid
The Rongotai Labour MP and former deputy mayor will stand as an independent, but has been endorsed by the Labour Party. Audio
Woman says 'unsafe' highway driveway unlikely to change
A woman who says it is now unsafe to turn into her property because of new safety barriers is sceptical changes will be made to the state highway.
Mid-year Christmas Festival to return to Greytown
Greytown's Festival of Christmas begins on 1 July, bringing the hallmarks of a Northern Hemisphere winter escape with a New Zealand twist.
Wellington wastewater outlets monitored following burst sewage pipe
Wastewater outlets on the Wellington waterfront are being monitored after a sewage pipe burst outside the library on Victoria Street.
Three injured after car bursts into flames on SH2 near Wellington
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on State Highway 2, Horokiwi, between Wellington and Petone.
St James in Wellington open after three years
The lights are back on at the St James Theatre in Wellington. Tonight TEEKS and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra graced the stage, with songs arranged by Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper Audio
'This is equally your space': Parliament grounds reopen after repairs
Parliament's grounds have reopened to the public, following work to fix damage caused by anti-mandate riots.
A 'damn shame': Councillor critical of decision on Wellington district plan
Wellington City Councillors have approved a proposed district plan which will go out for public consultation. But one councillor says plans for an ambitious, liveable city have been "walked back".
Wellington's St James Theatre brought back to life
The cherished gilded crown in Wellington's entertainment scene is officially back in business with the reopening tonight of the St James Theatre. Audio
Wellington vogue ball to focus on queer people of colour this Matariki
It's time to strut down the runway and hold a pose for the judges - Wellington Ballroom are holding the first locally led vogue ball, titled The Fictional Ball, this weekend.
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today Dave Armstrong looks at some of the issues that need tackling around Wellington. Audio
Wellington council suspends kerbside glass collection for a fortnight
Kerbside glass collection is once again being put on hold in the capital for about two weeks from Monday.
Hutt Hospital: Prefab planned as stop-gap during quake strengthening
An updated seismic assessment of the Heretaunga Block last week revealed only the concrete cladding was quake-prone, but the seismic rating remains just 15 percent of new building standard.
