Wellington Region
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.
Did a student union buy a tank for the Vietnam War?
In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the war - but did it go to the Viet Cong to buy a tank? Audio
Woman wanted by police believed to be in Wellington area
Police are asking the public to help find a woman who has breached her bail conditions.
Man arrested after allegedly firing weapon near Wellington Hospital
A man who allegedly fired a weapon during a fight near Wellington Hospital Wednesday has been arrested.
Heavy swell warning for Wellington, Wairarapa
The swells could be as high as 4.5 metres and thunderstorms are possible also, MetService says.
Man accused of wielding machete outside Wellington Hospital granted bail
Police said a second man responded to the machete threat by firing a gun in a hospital car park.
Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
Police say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
Junior police officers 'justified' in chasing vehicle that crashed, killing two
The watchdog says the crash was caused by driver CJ-Lee Taingahue, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, drove dangerously and lost control.
Phoenix fear no one in A-League play-offs
Wellington Phoenix's David Dome says his side fears no one going into the A-League men's play-offs.
Firearm discharged outside Wellington Hospital
Police say Wellington Hospital is no longer in lockdown after a gun was fired outside the main entrance this evening