Wellington Region
Bug spread through Wellington water playground
A cryptosporidium outbreak in the Wellington region was spread through a water playground in Kapiti.
Kayaking tourists blown into Wellington's shipping lane
A group of tourists from a cruise ship have been rescued while kayaking in Wellington harbour, after wind scattered them across the main shipping channel.
Law interns' sexual assault complaints come to light
Victoria University has confirmed several of its students on internships at a top law firm reported being sexually assaulted by lawyers two years ago. Audio
Fatal shooting 'proportionate to the imminent threat' - police watchdog
A police officer who fatally shot a man in Porirua last year acted lawfully, the police watchdog has found.
Euthanasia case: Son gives evidence of mother's 'torment'
Arthritis and depression tormented a woman whose death led to charges being laid against a Wellington euthanasia advocate, her son says.
Police investigate after body found in car
Police in Wellington are investigating the death of a young person found dead in their car yesterday.
Review: Troy Kingi and The Galactic Chiropractors live
An enthusiastic crowd were rewarded by the full-band treatment of Troy Kingi’s album release show for Shake That Skinny Ass All The Way to Zygertron.
Tunnel vision on bridge to nowhere
No-one has seriously proposed a Cook Strait bridge or tunnel for more than a century - and no expert says one is feasible now. So why was it suddenly front page news this week? Video, Audio
Tunnel vision on bridge to nowhere
No-one has seriously proposed a Cook Strait bridge or tunnel for more than a century - and no expert says one is feasible now. So why was it suddenly front page news this week?
Video, AudioWorld Croquet Championships in Wellington
For the past seven days the Croquet World Championships have been held in Wellington. Competitor and sport development officer for Croquet NZ Greg Bryant dispels misconceptions about the sport, ahead… Audio
Tourists receive death threats for eating at soup kitchen
Tourists Anna and Enoch have been dumpster-diving, hitchhiking, couch surfing and foraging as they make their way across NZ, but they also ate at a soup kitchen as part of their 'free from money'… Video, Audio
Kapi Mana news to shut its local office
Former staff of the award winning local newspaper Kapi Mana news are alarmed at news it is shutting down its Porirua office. We speak to former Kapi Mana journalist Kris Dando. Audio
Espressoholic hit with $2k fine, overseas hiring ban
The popular long-standing Wellington cafe failed to give holiday pay and other entitlements.
Truck causes rail delays for Wellington's Kāpiti line
Train services between the capital and the Kāpiti Coast may face some delays after a digger hit a rail overbridge at the Ngauranga Gorge.
Residents oppose Wellington freedom camping expansion
Residents sick of seeing toilets being emptied into Wellington's harbour don't want more space made available to freedom campers on the capital's waterfront. Audio
Families of special needs children feel forced out of Wairarapa
Families with disabled children are moving out of the Wairarapa because there is no special school or unit, no school wants one, and the Ministry of Education has no plans for one. Video, Audio
Who'll enforce butt by-law?
There are doubts about who will actually enforce Wellington's cigarette butt litter by-law proposal. Audio
Joint plea for more funding for ambulance services
The union representing ambulance staff and Wellington Free Ambulance are considering a joint plea for more government funding.
Record breaking temperatures blamed for fish deaths in Kapiti
Local iwi are concerned after receiving more than 12 reports of dead eel and trout along the Waikanae river. Video, Audio
