Wellington Region
Green light for more than 8000 new homes around Wellington
The government's Fast-track Approvals Bill could see a much-needed boost to the capital's housing supply, but some of the projects are not without controversy.
Arrest made after early-morning Wellington assault
A man has been arrested after another was critically injured in central Wellington at the weekend.
Wellington apartment evacuated over 'false alarm'
Property developers for a central Wellington apartment which was evacuated on Sunday night say it was a false alarm triggered by one resident.
Apartment block 'quake' evacuation a false alarm, developer says
Residents have been allowed to return after a report the building had been swaying for hours, but several people who lived there said they felt no shaking.
Magnitude 5.7 quake shakes central NZ: 'Like a truck hitting the house'
There have been no reports of any major damage.
New Zealand Response Teams taking part in earthquake simulation
Exercise Poseidon is a 36-hour event based on the scenario of a major earthquake hitting Wellington.
Len Lye sculpture returns to Wellington waterfront
Water Whirler has been reinstalled after an 18-month hiatus for repairs.
Wellington hospo scene turns out to support venue hit by thieves before opening
A neighbouring bar is setting rivalries aside to fundraise for under-construction music venue Meow Nui.
All aboard for Wellington's multi-use port?
Greater Wellington Regional Council wants to refloat plans for all Cook Strait ferries to work out of the same port.
Wellington warned of cuts if airport shares not sold
Wellington City Council has some tough choices to make it does not sell its airport shares, staff have told councillors.
'The queerest city': Could Census data help people feel comfortable coming out?
Wellington is the country's rainbow capital according to new Census data, and an LGBTTQIA+ advocate says that may be encouraging.
State Highway 1 reopen after van fire
The van caught fire after the Mackays Crossing interchange
'Lovely' elderly couple lived in house where fire killed a person
A second person is in hospital, and a dog also died in the blaze. Audio
Police seeking to waive diplomatic immunity following Wellington altercation
Police are wanting to charge a person reported to be the partner of an Australian diplomat.
Wellington businesses battle to stay open in grim times
Even the owner of a beloved restaurant says times are tough in the capital.
'Absolutely gag-worthy': More treatment plant complaints
Lower Hutt locals are shutting themselves indoors to escape another wave of putrid odours from Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. Audio
'Kākā-tastrophe': Check roofs for kākā, Wellington urged
People checking attics for rats have instead found a parrot with a large beak looking back at them, DOC says.
Air NZ to stop direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington
It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio
Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
Researchers surprised to find marine animal forests in Wellington's shallow waters
Victoria University researchers have discovered a surprising number of animal ecosystems in Wellington's shallow waters. Audio