Wellington Region
Arts patron Denis Adam dies
Long-standing patron of the arts in Wellington, Denis Adam, has died at the age of 94.
Former priest investigated: 'A conscious effort to make it go away'
An ex-Catholic priest living in Asia who was nicknamed "the Phantom Feeler" by boys at a leading Wellington Catholic school is being investigated by police.
Cheaper petrol on its way to Wellington
Cheaper fuel is heading to the capital, but the no frills set-up will mean as well as paying at the pump, you'll have to skip the pie and bag of chips.
Demand sees Wellington housing prices surge
House prices are continuing to rise in Wellington, with growth of almost 24 percent in 24 months.
Wellington cycleway repair to cost $4m more
The revamp costs more than four times what was originally spent on the cycleway and is $4m more than was originally put aside to fix it.
Eminem returns to NZ for one show only in Wellington
Rap superstar Eminem is returning to New Zealand for one show only in Wellington next year.
Frustration over disabled parking abuse, design and quantity
Frustration is building in the disability community over able-bodied people using mobility car parks and that they are poorly designed.
Angela Lassig: shopping habits of the mid 19th-century woman
When fashion and textile historian Angela Lassig was researching for a proposed book on a comprehensive history of clothing in 19th century New Zealand, she came across gold in the Alexander Turnbull… Audio
Tamara Patten: day to celebrate Katherine Mansfield
Today marks 130 years since Katherine Mansfield was born and it's also 30 years since her birth place was opened to the public as a museum. There will be celebrations at 25 Tinakori Road in Thorndon… Audio
Residents take council to court over cycleway
The Island Bay Residents' Association wants to quash the city council's plan to revamp the suburb's controversial cycleway.
Driver ruled to have died in 'classic no no' situation
A Coroner has once again warned young people about the dangers of driving while drunk or impaired by cannabis.
Wellington wildlife sanctuary finally traps rogue weasel
A weasel on the loose at pest-free wildlife sanctuary Zealandia has finally been caught after 11 days.
Shot taxi-driver offered new home, but away from community
The man, who was shot in Wellington while working has now been offered alternative accommodation in a new part of the country but it is away from the Ethiopian community.
CentrePort reviewing future after earthquake insurance payout
With an insurance payout under its arm, Wellington's Centreport can finally make some decisions about its future. Audio
Craft brewer sees frothy future with hops development
A Wellington-based craft brewer sees a frothy future with the development of a super-charged hops crop. Audio
Wellington petrol prices some of the highest in NZ
Motorists living in Wellington and parts of the South Island remain frustrated at having to pay more for petrol, than anyone else. In Wanaka, 91 Octane costs $2.69 a litre, while it costs $2.49 in… Video, Audio
Man charged over breaking Len Lye sculpture
A 28-year-old man has been charged with wilful damage over breaking the $300,000 Len Lye scupture on Wellington's waterfront.
'Break a leg" couldn't be more apt for latest Opera production
Wellington bass baritone Barry Mora steps up to play twin roles of Benoît/Alcindoro when his friend Richard Greager breaks a leg days before New Zealand Opera's La Bohème begins production. Audio
Inside Wellington's mysterious, hidden tunnels
Wellingtonians will soon have a rare opportunity to explore a little-known hide-out, nestled underneath the city's Botanic gardens. An underground bunker, built to protect the capital during the… Video, Audio
Iconic Wellington $1 million sculpture snapped by swimmer
The man, who is in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after scaling the Water Whirler's pole, which then broke and the metal rod landed on him in the water. Video, Audio
