Wellington Region
British consular team ready to assist after fatal Martinborough collision
The man who hired the bike out says they went off happy - before the crash he calls terrible and a tragedy.
Battle over Kāpiti coastline heads to Wellington High Court
Local ratepayers dispute the local council's version of flooding and erosion risk along the coast.
Mysterious helicopters flying over Lower Hutt spook residents
Social media pages blew up with people reporting seeing the helicopters with no lights in the sky.
Council votes to save Wellington's Begonia House
The greenhouse, built in 1960 to house exotic plants at the city's Botanic Gardens, faced demolition as the council sought to save money as part of its long-term plan amendment. Audio
Wellington's mayor stakes job on new Golden Mile
The council has released the final design, and Tory Whanau admits the project could end up costing her the mayoralty.
Portugal's Geraldes to join Phoenix on loan
Midfielder Franciso "Chico" Geraldes is being brought over in a bid to address a dearth of A-League goals.
Could Wellington's begonia house be saved from demolition?
The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance at survival. Audio
Pipe bursts, pavement closes on central Wellington road
Wellington Water said crews were still investigating what caused the burst.
Wellington's Golden Mile upgrade to begin in April
Wellington's long-awaited - and controversial - Golden Mile upgrade will start construction in April.
Coffee prices set to rise as cost of beans hits record high - café owner
A Wellington café owner says its coffee prices will increase by up to 30 cents per cup before end of the month, as the wholesale price of coffee continues to rise. Audio
Car drives through shop-front in Wellington CBD
Emergency services were called to a central Wellington street after a car drove through a shop-front on Monday afternoon.
Police notify coroner over jetskier missing in Cook Strait
Police have notified the coroner regarding a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait for a week.
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington Audio
Lower Hutt's new skatepark proving popular
The new skate spot has already drawn more skaters than the Melling park it replaced, says mayor.
Mum shocked at $1000 uniform bill
A Wellington woman was horrified when she was handed the bill for her son's uniform this year and discovered she had to pay more than $1000. Audio
'Trapped'- Grandmother furious after man assaulted at mental health facility
The man had been ordered to stay in an IDEA Services-run mental health facility in Porirua by the district court.
Wellington's Fear Factory scares up its final frights
Fear Factory says a drop in visitor numbers and a Covid-19 hangover both played a part in the closure of its Wellington branch.
Moderate earthquake felt in Marlborough, Wellington
Hundreds of people have reported feeling a quake this afternoon.
Slump in tourists and costs behind Fear Factory closure
The owner of a scary Wellington tourist attraction said a slump in tourists, and belt tightening, are behind its closure. Fear Factory opened in the capital the year before COVID-19 struck and the… Audio
Extradition file prepared for Vietnamese officials suspected of indecent assaults
An extradition file was being prepared despite no extradition treaty between New Zealand and Vietnam.
