Wellington Region
Two hospitalised after crash in Wellington suburb of Thorndon
Two pedestrians have been taken to Wellington Hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Thorndon.
Wellington protester sentenced for punching police officer in the eye
A young man who punched a police officer in the face at the Wellington protests earlier this year said he was "defending his wahine toa".
Services disrupted after tree hits train, landslip in Wellington
Passengers on an early morning train from the Kāpiti Coast this morning were shocked but unhurt after a tree caught in a landslide hit a unit between Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay.
NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.
Brian Tamaki announces new political party at protest
The Destiny Church leader says he has created a party called Freedoms New Zealand which is about to be registered as a political party, though he won't be standing himself.
Wellington braces for anti-government protest
Police will be out in force tomorrow with a large anti-government protest planned for Parliament.
Two Wellington shops ram-raided overnight
Police believe ram raids on a dairy and a liquor shop in Wellington in the early hours of the morning could be linked.
Wellington landslides: 670 slips in seven weeks
Slips, felled trees and debris continue to be a problem in and around the capital with roads closed and more rain due later in the week.
Parliament protest: Barricades erected, public urged to plan ahead
Barricades have been set up at Parliament in anticipation of a Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest demonstration today.
Police warn of wanted man in Wellington
Wellington police are warning people not to approach Nathaniel North, who is wanted for arrest.
Heavy rain causes multiple slips in Wellington
The ongoing heavy rain has led to multiple landslips around Wellington, the city council says.
Police prepare for anticipated protests near Parliament
Police are putting in place measures to prepare for anticipated protests around Parliament grounds next week.
New policy to encourage urban density and cleaner travel in greater Wellington
Wellington now has a binding target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.
Sweeping climate moves by capital's regional councils
Wellington's regional council has unanimously backed a proposal to set a binding emissions target and, if passed, will become the first regional council to do so. It's new Regional Policy Statement… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today writer and columnist Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about some issues in the capital. He's talking about the issues Wellington has with slips and the damage being caused by both rainfall and… Audio
Disgraced ex-MP says scandals in Parliament are 'outrageous'
Former list MP Aaron Gilmore, who resigned in 2013 after he used his position as a threat to a hotel employee, says there has been "outrageous behaviour" by those in Parliament. Audio
'I thought I was done with politics': Ron Mark launches mayoral bid
The former NZ First MP didn't plan to run for Carterton's mayoralty - until residents suggested otherwise.
Police repeat appeal for witnesses to Wellington stabbing
Witnesses are still being sought to a stabbing in the capital that left a man with serious injuries.
Family of mother who died in Upper Hutt house fire seek answers
Police are making a new appeal for information on two house fires - one fatal - in Upper Hutt a year ago.
Council takes brakes off Botanic Gardens to CBD cycleway
Wellington City Council has approved a cycleway which will connect the Botanic Gardens to the inner city.
