Wellington Region
Protesters take stand against Gaza war
Hundreds protested in Wellington today, demanding the government take a tougher stand against Israel over its attack on Gaza.
Scooters, motorbikes may face parking charges in Wellington
Motorcycle and motor scooter riders in Wellington are being revved up by a proposal to introduce paid parking.
Bush fire in Porirua now under control
The blaze in Belmont Regional Park grew to an estimated seven hectares and prompted the evacuation of nearby schools.
Faulty street lights in capital fixed ahead of schedule and under budget
The Wellington City Council says a project to fix faulty street lights around the capital has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Who are the candidates for the Lambton General Ward by-election?
A renter's advocate and the founder of a well known local icecreamery are among candidates pitching to win the chance to represent the central city.
New shower and washing machine service for homeless
A new shower and washing machine service for homeless people has opened up in Porirua.
Helen Gregory homicide: 52-year-old woman charged with murder
A 52-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with last month's murder of Wellington woman Helen Gregory.
Attack on schoolgirl upsets fellow students' parents
The Upper Hutt College community is in shock over a violent attack on one of its students, which was filmed and shared across social media.
Arizona rockers live up to their name in Wellington gig
Review - With roots that trace back to the early 90's, Calexico have become an institution in the world of Indie rock and have worked with the likes of Neko Case and Iron and Wine.
With Wellington under restrictions, firefighters may turn to sea water
FENZ is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if Wellington moves to level four restrictions.
Councils' consideration of water meters cuts chances of surcharges
The Greater Wellington Regional Council's chairperson says the four councils have made "quite a shift" in their attitude to the meters.
Featherston water supply risk remains
The pipe supplying the only source of drinking water to the town remains at high risk of failure and an urgent solution is needed, experts say.
Brawl erupts in High Court at murder accused's hearing
A judge was forced to leave the courtroom and a defence lawyer told court security to "arrest them all'.
Wellington City Council gets reshuffle
The changes are mainly to do with committee structures and have been brought about by the departure of new Green MP Tamatha Paul.
Body of man reported missing four months ago found
Members of the public found the body while hunting in dense bush in the Ōtaki Gorge area, police say.
Baby Ru death: Police know who got rid of evidence, detective says
The police are focusing on three people who were at the house at the time of the toddler's injuries.
Bowie’s Waiata
In 1983 David Bowie was enjoying the biggest success of his career… The album Let's Dance had gone to number one around the world and the 'Serious Moonlight' tour was playing to record breaking… Video, Audio, Gallery
Miramar leak: Drinking water down drain for almost a month
A leak in the Wellington suburb of Miramar has been spurting good drinking water into a drain at the rate of a litre per second for almost a month. Audio
Police still working to identify human remains found in Porirua
Whitireia Park, where the human remains were found, remain open to the public.
Khandallah homicide investigation: Police focus on key evidence
Police officers investigating the violent death of an elderly Wellington woman, nearly two weeks ago, are focusing on a key five-hour period on the night she died.