Wellington Region
'We need to put it somewhere': Countdown on for future of Wellington's waste
Building a new dump on top of Wellington's current facility is shaping up as the most popular option for the capital.
Employers urged to listen to what staff want as workers return to the office
Central Wellington is finally coming back to life as workers return to the office and adjust to a new Covid normal.
Island Bay pipe repair keeps failing deadlines
More than two years ago work began on several streets between Island Bay and Owhiro Bay, an area in long need of repair. The pipework was meant to be completed at the end of 2020.
'We can complete the project': Developers give assurance after building firm liquidation
Armstrong Downes Commercial had eight projects under way in the capital including work on schools, and a multi-million dollar revamp of Frank Kitts park on the waterfront. Audio
Police investigating triple shooting issue warrant for Mana Lawson
Police investigating the shooting of three people in Wellington have issued a warrant to arrest 29-year-old Mana Lawson. He is believed to be armed and should not be approached.
'Council has failed Māori' - Treaty aims to start new era
Wellington City Council must acknowledge past failures toward mana whenua, a councillor says following the signing of a new partnership agreement.
Hospitality businesses worried after building vacated over quake risk
More than 100 office workers have vacated the Meridian Building on Wellington's waterfront over earthquake safety issues.
Wellingtonians 'sad' revamped central library will mean closure of pop-ups
Wellingtonians are not keen to lose the city's pop-up libraries when the central library reopens.
Animal shelter HUHA cleaned out by thieves - again
An animal shelter and charity has been cleaned out by thieves a second time, with the culprits taking short-supply building items.
Wellington's new city library plans unveiled showing bigger, brighter design
Plans for upgrading Wellington's city library have been unveiled, showing a dramatic new look that is both seismically stronger and more attractive.
Councillor steps aside after cancer diagnosis
Wellington City councillor Sean Rush will take medical leave after being diagnosed with early-stage bowel cancer.
Wellington firearms incidents likely gang-related, police say
Police say the firearms incidents in central Wellington and Tawa yesterday are believed to be gang-related.
Iwi aims to get 'back on track' after years of division over Shelly Bay land
A unification process has started between Mau Whenua and the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust over land at Wellington's Shelly Bay.
Seven arrested, two in critical condition after Wellington gun incidents
Seven people have been arrested and a firearm recovered, after two people were critically injured in firearms-related incidents in Wellington this morning.
Masterton's skating culture continues with new skatepark
A Wairarapa town claims some of New Zealand's gnarliest skating moments, and it is now home to the Wellington region's biggest skatepark. Audio
State Highway 1 in Levin closed after crash
State Highway 1 in Levin is closed after two vehicles collided on Thursday afternoon.
Church-goers able to 'reconnect with each other' this Easter, cathedral dean says
With the lifting of restrictions under the orange traffic light setting, there will be no limit on the number of people who can attend Easter Services at churches across the motu.
Wellington cafes see more customers with return of workers to CBD
Wellington cafes are celebrating the return of many workers back to the streets of the CBD.
Council consults on Masterton's proposed $30 million facility amid ratepayer disquiet
The next step in the consultation process for Masterton's proposed $30 million civic facility is on its way.
Cost blowout for Melling to Petone shared path
The cost of a cycle and walkway being built in Lower Hutt has doubled to $63m, or about $12m per kilometre.
