Wellington Region
Wellington developers hint at when city will see new apartment buildings
Current market conditions and economic viability could put projects out well over a year, it is estimated.
Dogs kill four little blue penguins in capital in a month
An advocate is calling for more signage for dog owners to avoid any more "devastating" attacks.
Black Power member pleads guilty to firing gun outside Wellington Hospital
He admitted to shooting at a gang rival from the Mongrel Mob outside the hospital last week.
Man charged over Wellington Hospital firearm incident to appear in court next month
Police have withdrawn a warrant for the man's arrest after he failed to appear in court on Monday.
ACT's Treaty interpretation misleading - claimants tell Tribunal
Speaking to the Waitangi Tribunal, Ngāpuhi Kaumātua Hone Sadler said ACT's interpretation is not in tune with the intent of Te Tiriti.
Baby Ru death: Police confirm three people still 'of interest'
The three people who were in the house at the time the child received a blunt force trauma to his head were his mother, a woman called Rosie Morunga and her partner Dylan.
University offers new scholarship for public servants made redund
As the number of job cuts to the public service skyrockets, Victoria University is offering a new scholarship for those made redundant. Audio
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
The capital will get more housing including six-storey buildings and minimum front and side yard requirements in high-density residential zones.
Stoat sighted in Miramar, systems working as planned - conservationist
While re-invasion is a constant threat, Predator Free Wellington says the good news is there's no risk of breeding.
National water regulator keeps close eye on capital water woes
The country's water services regulator says actions over the next eight months will be critical to ensure the capital has enough drinking water.
Protest against Fast Track Approvals Bill marches to Parliament
Iwi would not allow the government to degrade its whenua, moana or awa for the purpose of urban development, ministers were told.
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Wellington fireworks and sky lantern ban to be lifted
But Fire and Emergency still wants people to check out public pyrotechnic displays instead of pulling out a box of fireworks.
Plans for permanent cycleway in Wellington suburb on hold
Wellington City Council have put plans to build a permanent cycleway in Brooklyn on hold after losing over half of its funding.
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
Wellington correspondent Georgina Campbell disusses the latest news from the capital, including a retailer who claims the Green MP Julie Anne Genter grabbed her arm during a conversation about banning… Audio
Police issue warrant over Wellington Hospital firearm incident
Kalais Grant - who is facing charges of possessing a knife and threatening violence during an altercation at the hospital - has failed to appear in Wellington District Court.
Two in hospital after stolen ute crash north of Wellington
Two people remain in hospital after a stolen ute, driving in the wrong lane, caused a head-on collision in Ōtaki, north of Wellington.
Water restrictions set to ease in Greater Wellington
Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua will move down to Level 1 water restrictions on Wednesday, Wellington Water says.
Porirua mayor calls for Wellington water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City will meet this Friday to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
Second person dies after stolen ute collision in lower North Island
The 16-year-old driver of the stolen ute died after colliding head-on with another vehicle on State High way 1 last Friday. Now, a passenger has also died.