Wellington Region
Wellingtonians back larger, costlier transport upgrade
Wellingtonians are keen to see more tunnels in the city and light rail introduced to make the journey between Ngauranga and the airport and hospital easier.
Fiddling and Squeezing
The Wellington Sea Shanty Society are live in the studio this evening with some songs and some chat. Audio
Thousands turn out for Wellington Pride Parade
Thousands of revellers turned out on the streets of Wellington to celebrate the city's International Pride Parade, capping-off the two-week long Wellington Pride Festival.
Wainuiomata man died from gunshot wound
A man who died in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata suffered a fatal gunshot wound, police have confirmed.
Champions and would be usurpers clash in Beaudy's 100th
The biggest clash of the Super Rugby season so far takes place in Wellington tomorrow night with joint favourites the Hurricanes and Crusaders doing battle. Video, Audio
Kapiti Coast mayor 'appalled' by Air NZ cancellation
Kapiti businesses, locals and Mayor K Gurunathan are outraged Air New Zealand has decided to cancel services between the region and Auckland, with less than a months' notice. Video, Audio
Police investigate unexplained death in Hutt Valley
An unexplained death in the Hutt Valley suburb of Wainuiomata last night is being investigated by police.
Wellington Council looks to widen proposed bed tax
Wellington City council has moved to widen a proposed bed tax, as it looks for ways to fund economic and tourism growth in the city while keeping rates down.
Wellington bus upgrades to roll out from April
More details have been revealed of the new commuter bus plans that are part of a $1.3 billion transport and infrastructure upgrade in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti and Wairarapa.
'Day activities' mooted for beggars in Wellington
A proposal to fund 'day activities' for beggars on the Capital's streets at the cost of a million dollars will be considered by Wellington City Council. The idea is to address anti-social and… Audio
Council evicts tenant for 'no reason': 'They really want to kick me out'
A man with mental health problems is facing eviction by the council using a law, which the Prime Minister has criticised as unfair to tenants.
Wellington divided over move to abolish free parking
Wellington's Chamber of Commerce is hoping it will be easier for shoppers to find a park if free weekend parking is abolished in the capital.
Hospitality industry rails against Wgtn 'bed tax'
The hospitality industry has accused the Wellington Council of "double-dipping" in its proposal to introduce an accommodation levy in the city.
Secret court case: 'Anathema to...fairness'
Opinion - A High Court hearing was this week shut off to everyone, including media - something even the judge calls "anathema to the fundamental concepts of fairness," writes Andrew Geddis.
Free weekend parking in Wgtn CBD could go
Wellington City Council is considering getting rid of free parking on the weekends, in a bid to keep rates down.
Free weekend parking in Wellington under threat
The city's mayor Justin Lester says ratepayers have to decide if they want to keep subsidising parking for those who drive into town on the weekend. Audio
Wgtn motorway: Truck cleared but expect hour delays
A truck which has lost its trailer after its axle broke has been cleared from a Wellington motorway but there is heavy congestion, the Transport Agency says.
Secret hearing involves passport case
A secret hearing taking place in Wellington involves a legal challenge to the cancellation of a New Zealand passport, the Chief High Court Judge has confirmed.
Wellington council spends up on housing
Wellington City Council is planning to spend nearly $28 million on getting more homes built in the capital.
Sewage may have contaminated water north of Wgtn
Drinking water in Pukerua Bay, north of Wellington, has possibly been contaminated with waste water.
