Wellington Region
Stench-plagued locals rejoice as treatment plant turns off deodorisers
The deodorisers are like spraying cleaner into the air, locals say. With them off, it's "literally a breath of fresh air".
Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
The eco-friendly, self-sustainable building is just the second in Aotearoa built to a 'living building' standard which takes a year to achieve.
Man critically injured in 'suspicious' circumstances dies
The man who suffered his injuries in Porirua last weekend has died in hospital.
Wellington Water aiming to install 135,000 meters within next six years
The region's water use is higher than Auckland's - and almost twice that allowed in the UK and Copenhagen.
Wellington's City to Sea bridge to be demolished after council vote
It's an earthquake risk - though some experts disagreed - and council staff deemed the $85m strengthening cost too high.
City to sea bridge: Councillor pushes for delayed decision
A Wellington city councillor wants a decision on the future of the city to sea bridge shifted to next year, in hopes of saving it.
Phoenix out to bring Auckland back down to Earth
The Phoenix and Auckland FC rivalry heats up ahead of their second A-League clash.
Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt
Fire crews are trying to cut the fire off from an area of pine trees and dense scrub along the rail corridor.
Auckland v Phoenix: NZ's newest sporting rivalry
The newest sporting rivalry in Aotearoa writes its second chapter this weekend.
New $68m pool opened in Lower Hutt's Naenae
The rebuilt facility was opened five years after the previous pool was shut down due to earthquake concerns.
Fast Track Bill: Students march on Parliament to voice dissent
Students are marching to Parliament during rush hour to oppose the bill which is expected to become law by year's end.
Santas descend on Parliament with wish list
Christmas has arrived early at Parliament, with a posse of 20 santas bringing their own southern wish list to the capital.
Winners of the Welly Hospo Awards named
The winners of a Wellington awards night set up days after the Felix Wellington Hospitality Awards were postponed have been released.
Te Papa makes $750k in two months from international visitor fee
Ticket sales are about on track, and are expected to ramp up over summer, the national museum says. Audio
Delays expected after crash in Lower Hutt
Three people were injured, one seriously, after the two-vehicle crash.
Former mayor beats council over parking ticket
It was ruled that the Victoria Street area where Dame Kerry Prendergast received a parking ticket had not been correctly designated as a footpath.
Wellington startup has unlimited clean energy in its sights
In a commercial warehouse overlooking the ocean in Wellington, a startup is trying to recreate the power of a star using an unconventional "inside out" reactor
'What the hell is going on?' Surprise at raids in affluent Wellington suburbs
Two men were arrested after raids in Khandallah and Hataitai saw cash, cocaine, and cars seized by police.
Man charged over sale of drugs via social media
A man accused of selling drugs in one of Wellington's most affluent suburbs has been remanded in custody.
Seed library opens in Wellington
Newtown Library's Kohinga Kākano has become the capital's first-ever seed library in a bid to help people grow their own kai.