Wellington Region
Interim terminal to be built ahead of 'megaferries' arrival
A new shared ferry terminal for Wellington won't be built in time for the arrival of KiwiRail's two new supersized boats.
History in the making - The First Female Police Recruits
In the 1940s, Marie Storey was part of the third intake of women to join the police force in New Zealand. She speaks to Sonia Yee about being used as a decoy to catch a pervert; segregated training… Audio
Wellington households may be getting water meters
In a worst-case scenario, the region could be running out of water as soon as 2026, a new report shows.
Wellington water report suggests meters needed
Eugene Doyle, water activist and member of Wellington's Mayoral Taskforce on the Three Waters, gives his view. Audio
iPhone users able to finally jump on board bus top-up service
Wellington bus users with an iPhone can today rejoice in convenience, as they can finally top-up their Snapper cards without having to hunt down a dairy or supermarket.
Shelly Bay occupation: 'We're here for the next generation'
Iwi members and a protest group are readying themselves for a lengthy occupation of land at Wellington's contentious seaside development Shelly Bay.
Police receiving more complaints over Wellington musicians
Police have reports of about 20 incidents involving the group of Wellington musicians accused of sexual assaults, they say, in the first update on the matter in weeks.
Building a life in Newtown while memories of Syria remain
Voices - Two Syrian brothers of former refugee background find a new life in Newtown after discovering some hidden talent. Audio
Wellington iwi begins occupation at Shelly Bay
Iwi members and a protest group have spent their first night occupying land at Wellington's contentious seaside development Shelly Bay.
Carterton residents able to return home after Kaiwhata slips
Residents of a flood-stricken Carterton community can return to their homes after more than a week.
Council ordered to pay $90k over dam flush that killed fish
Flushing Birchville dam in September last year killed fish and "essentially destroyed the entire ecology" downstream, a local Fish & Game manager says.
Dozens camp on Wellington streets for latest Air Jordans
More than 100 people in downtown Wellington are spending a cold night queuing for the latest model of a brand of sneakers, with some having been in line since yesterday.
Metlink apologises after blind man refused bus entry twice
A blind Wellington man who has twice been told he cannot take his guide dog on a bus says he was made to feel like a non person and drivers need training.
Toxic sludge in Wellington prompts concerns
Yet again Wellington's infrastructure has failed, with human faeces pouring down the streets. Audio
Sewage spill on Wellington central street
Wastewater crews are working to fix a drain that is causing human faeces to pour onto a street in central Wellington.
Toxic sludge on Wellington beach: 'People are smelling and breathing fumes'
A toxic sludge has again poured onto a beach on Wellington's south coast and there are no plans to permanently stop it.
Transmission Gully lane change called 'last minute band-aid'
Late plans to widen and extend the motorway where Transmission Gully merges with State Highway 1 have been labelled a band-aid solution.
Wellington's estimated 23% rates rise 'just inconceivable'
The huge rise may not be final but residents are worried, and an economist says the problem of infrastructure lagging behind growth is faced by councils across New Zealand.
Capital's mayor plays down prospect of large rates increase
Wellington City Council is set to consider a rates rise of up to 23 percent.
Wellington could face double-digit rates rise
Wellington City Council is set to consider a rates rise of up to 23 percent.
RNZ understands a discussion document has been presented to councillors this week.
The council is working through a draft… Audio
