Wellington Region
Parliament protest: Towing operator says companies ready to remove vehicles
A towing company owner says it could take 20 trucks working unimpeded for a day or so to clear 400 vehicles blocking the streets around Parliament. Audio
Protesters outside Parliament 'disappointed' over no meeting with Cabinet ministers
A combined statement from groups of protesters at Parliament grounds says they are "disappointed" that a letter sent to the government on Monday asking for talks has been "ignored".
Four people rescued from burning motor launch off Wellington's South Coast
Maritime police say a fishing boat crew managed to get the four adults off the 12-metre launch and they are now being transferred to the police launch, the Lady Elizabeth.
Luxon supports Ardern's refusal to meet with Parliament protesters
The National leader will not negotiate with the protesters and says they are difficult to engage with given their "anti-social, abusive" behaviour. National's whole caucus has agreed not to meet them.
'A tricky situation': University 'waits it out' for solution to protest that closes campus
Victoria University of Wellington is backing the police's cautious approach to handling the protest that has closed its city campus and seen staff and students abused. Audio
Parking alternative offered to free up Parliament streets blocked by protesters
RNZ reporters say the streets are still blocked by cars and trucks that have been parked up illegally for days, and more tents are being set up in surrounding areas.
Communication with protesters difficult but negotiators making progress - Police boss
Police have crack negotiators on the job trying to end the occupation of Parliament's grounds, Wellington's police district commander says. Audio
Covid-19 convoy conundrum confronts news editors
Covid skeptics occupied Parliament grounds this week under the banner of ‘freedom’ - and many other things. Did media coverage amplify their fringe views? Should media do more to understand them and… Audio
Photo essay: Parliament grounds occupation
Images from the sixth day of the protest against the government's Covid-19 restrictions outside Parliament in Wellington.
Person dies after Wellington crash
A central Wellington street that was closed after a pedestrian died at the scene of the car crash has been reopened.
Ombudsman investigates Masterton council's civic centre process
The Chief Ombudsman is formally investigating Masterton District Council's civic centre process, it has been revealed.
Rockquest style competition for upcoming Jazz musicians
Jazz musician and senior lecturer at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington Rodger Fox is part of a new competition launched this week to encourage younger people to engage with jazz. He talks… Audio
Firefighters blacklist aerial truck plagued with faults
Firefighters are refusing to work on a fire truck left stranded without power to its big ladder at a blaze that destroyed a Wellington house last week.
Anti-vaccine mandate protest convoy arrives at Parliament
Protesters who have travelled to Parliament in a vehicle convoy will not be able to stay on the grounds overnight.
Fix on the way for Masterton's slumping bridge
Masterton residents have expressed concern about whether it is safe to use the southbound Colombo Bridge in its current condition.
Company running Wellington wastewater treatment plants failed basic asset management - report
Despite multiple failures - including untreated sewage polluting a popular swimming beach - the company running Wellington's four wastewater treatment plants is keeping its multi-million dollar…
Huge house fire sends smoke across Wellington suburb
Fire crews from across Wellington battled a huge house fire that threatened neighbouring homes. One person has been taken to hospital
Restaurant which refused service for man with disability dog pays $3500, apologises
The Wellington restaurant will also complete anti-discrimination training with new and existing employees, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) says.
Council staff feel pressure of surge in demand for building consents
Two district councils have smashed records for the number of new residential building consents issued for Wairarapa last year.
Man dead after car rolls on highway north of Wellington
A man is dead after serious crash that has closed the main highway near Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington.