Wellington Region
'Incomprehensible': Police investigate dangerous driving in Upper Hutt
Police are looking for three drivers seen tailgating each other around Upper Hutt, with cars mounting footpaths and later colliding with two other vehicles.
Police appeal for sightings of missing Kapiti Coast man
Police are appealing to the public for sightings of a 63-year-old Kapiti Coast man who has been missing since Friday morning.
Wellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
Protesters at Shelly Bay in Wellington say they will remain at site
The group occupying Shelly Bay in Wellington say they will remain at the site following last week's police presence.
Five injured as bus crashes into fence in Lower Hutt
Five passengers received minor injuries when a bus crashed into a fence in Lower Hutt.
Council doesn't hold back in Wellington Water criticism
Overblown budgets, multiple project variations, and cost inefficiencies are accusations being levelled at Wellington Water by elected members of the South Wairarapa District Council.
Police arrive at Shelly Bay site as occupiers defy eviction notice
A group facing an eviction from Shelly Bay in Wellington has spoken with police this morning, as a deadline passed for the group occupying land due for development.
Court 'heavily burdened' but principal judge remains optimistic about its future.
The top Family Court judge has told a law conference there's good reason to be optimistic about the court's future.
Wellington City reaches 90 percent double-vaccinated
Wellington City is now 90 percent double vaccinated against Covid-19.
Bus stopped driving wrong way down Wellington motorway
A bus being driven the wrong way on Wellington's motorway into incoming traffic was stopped in Ngauranga Gorge.
Project to fix Carillon tower extended by five years
A 50m-tall tower with 70 tonnes of bells in it that presents a high earthquake risk in central Wellington has been approved to stay that way for up to six years.
Carillon bell tower restoration: Record-keeping on project 'splintered'
Official records about the shaky state of the prized Carillon bell tower have been "splintered", making it harder for the public to find out what is going on.
Two boaties rescued after boat sinks in Wellington Harbour
Two people have been rescued from Wellington Harbour after their boat sunk near Somes Island.
Rates hike of 29 percent 'totally unreasonable', says ratepayer
Ratepayers unhappy at district council's handling of a miscommunication over increased rates.
Protesters deliver anti-lockdown, vaccine messages to government
Angry visitors arrived at the door of democracy in the capital today, with thousands of protesters marching to Parliament for various Covid-19-related reasons.
Introducing: Miss Leading
Poneke producer and poet Miss Leading shares 'Self Help' from her debut album Minor Thing Audio
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway still under contention
Wellington City Council is divided again in trying to solve cycleway issues in Island Bay.
Porirua City Council commits $17.9m to flood prevention measures
Porirua City Council has committed $17.9 million to reduce the risk of flooding in Karehana, Plimmerton.
Business fined $50k over dumping 4000 tyres
Kevin Anderson and his company Combined Projects Limited appeared at Wellington District Court after dumping the tyres at a Castlepoint property in 2019.
Central Wellington parking levy of up to $2500 per annum considered
A commuter parking levy of up to $2500 per annum is being investigated for Wellington's central city.
