Wellington Region
Wellington's water woes blamed on funding problems
Wellington's mayor says he is seeking answers after a wastewater pipe broke and a burst water main created a massive geyser in the capital this week. Audio
A 'roaming ballet' on scooters
Choreographer Malia Johnston joins us in the Wellington studio to tell us about her new 'roaming ballet' on scooters! Audio
Wellington water pipe woes continue
Ongoing infrastructure issues and unaffordable housing is leading to an exodus of young people from the capital. Audio
Another water pipe has burst in Wellington
A water main has burst, sending a huge wave of water down central Wellington's Aro Valley.
One dead after train and car crash in South Wairarapa
One person has died after a train collided with a car in South Wairarapa.
Musician pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
A musician facing charges of sexual offending has pleaded not guilty in the Wellington District Court and elected trial by jury.
Water meters recall 1970s' user pays attitude - opponent
A new anti-water meters campaign is being launched by a group of Wellington residents with its founder claiming it is diverting the blame for poor pipes onto residents.
Starvation behind mass death of little blue penguin chicks
Warmer waters and sediment has caused 35 percent of little blue penguin chicks to die in Wellington.
Businesses sick of constant 'poo-namis' stench after latest burst pipe
Downtown Wellington workers and residents are fed up with the putrid stench of raw sewage pervading the city after a wastewater pipe burst. Audio
Wellington's latest burst pipe fixed for now
Wellington's wastewater network is expected to be running back to normal this evening, after a burst sewage pipe was given a temporary fix. Video
Sewerage pipe problems persist in Wellington
NZME's Georgina Campbell talks to Jesse about the ongoing issue of fixing Wellington's ageing underground infrastructure and other problems the capital is facing. Audio
Sewerage pipe bursts in Wellington CBD
Work is underway to block off a broken wastewater pipe in central Wellington, which burst at the intersection of Victoria and Mercer Streets.yesterday.
Those roads are closed, and no traffic is able… Audio
Wellington CBD burst water pipe update
Water restrictions remain in place in Central Wellington this morning following a waste water pipe bursting yesterday. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria and Mercer Streets. Those roads… Audio
Second person charged over aggravated robbery in Wellington
Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with aggravated robbery in relation to an attack in Wellington earlier this month in which a person was struck with a machete.
Bikes in Schools: primary school kids get pedalling
Mass bike-riding is the best thing that's ever happened to Titahi Bay School, says its principal Kerry Delaney. Thanks to the national initiative Bikes in Schools, more than 1,300 students from six… Audio, Gallery
Waste water leaking in central Wellington after pipe bursts
A wastewater pipe has burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street in central Wellington.
Wairarapa councils all lack disability, accessibility policies
None of Wairarapa's councils have a specific disability policy, which has been labelled a big surprise by one local campaigner.
Mau Whenua will occupy Shelly Bay until dispute is resolved
"We are resolute, we can wait." That's the message from iwi members and protesters occupying Wellington's Shelly Bay, where a development is planned.
Two dead after crash on Wellington motorway
A car drove the wrong way down a Wellington motorway for nearly 8km before fatally smashing into another vehicle on Tuesday morning.
Strong winds cancel Wellington ferry services
Wellington ferry services have been cancelled and port operations ceased with severe gales forecasted.
