Wellington Region
Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe crowd funding for their new premises
A crowd funding effort is underway to get Wellington's cat cafe back and better than it was before. There have been a few fish hooks in the plans by Ken and Richelle Okada to get their new building… Audio
Man dies after being shot by police in Wellington
The man made several threats to police and tried to barricade himself in a property with a woman, police say.
Man's body found in Wellington reserve
The body was found this afternoon in Odell Reserve on Punjab Street.
Three police stalwarts honoured in Queen's Birthday list
Two current and one former police officer have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours.
Queen Elizabeth Park trams
Russell Jenkins (Vice President Marketing & Operations at the Wellington Tramway Museum. Audio
Police impound 10 vehicles after illegal street racing investigation
Police have impounded 10 vehicles after investigating illegal street racing in Lower Hutt over Anzac weekend.
Man to appear in court over Wainuiomata ram raid using stolen excavator
Police in Hutt Valley have arrested a man over a ram-raid in which a stolen excavator was used to smash into a service station.
Hutt Valley DHB declines to make maternity services move a priority
Two board members proposed using a mothballed private facility in place of the quake-prone hospital's Heretaunga Building.
Welfare of pregnant women top of agenda for meeting on Hutt Hospital
The Hutt Valley DHB has called the urgent meeting to be held tomorrow to discuss the quake-prone hospital's future.
Waste Management fined $450k after worker died
The judge imposed a fine of $450,000 and ordered reparations of $360,000 after a worker was killed from exposure to chemical poisons.
Two tornadoes reported north of Wellington
Kāpiti Coast has been hit by two tornadoes in the past two hours.
Police find no offending after allegation against member of Scots College staff
Wellington school Scots College confirmed it had received an allegation of improper behaviour by a non-teaching member of staff.
Scores of buildings share same floor weakness as Ministry office
There are about 150 buildings in the capital with the same design flaw as the Education Ministry's head office, the council says.
Corrections suspends five Rimutaka Prison staff over misconduct concerns
The Department of Corrections has stood down five staff following allegations of misconduct at the prison.
Education Ministry closes head office, staff told to work from home
The Education Ministry has closed its Wellington head office because the building does not meet earthquake standards.
Heavy swell damages Wellington, Wairarapa roads
More large waves are due on southern and eastern coasts mid-week, days after a big southerly swell left roads damaged in Wellington and the South Wairarapa coast.
Two dead after crashes at Kāpiti Coast and Hawke's Bay
A man has died and two people are injured following a single vehicle crash at Ōtaki on Kāpiti Coast.
Hutt City Council says hospital assessment complied with guidelines
The Hutt City Council says it did not treat the local health board any differently to any other building owner.
Controversial Wellington pedestrian crossing gets the green light
Wellington Airport had argued the crossing would lead to congestion and inconvenience locals, businesses and airport users.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block got council all-clear last year
Documents show the major hospital block about to be shut in Lower Hutt due to earthquake weakness was ruled not earthquake-prone just one year ago.
