Wellington Region
Son of Kohanga matriarch tries to blackmail the trust
The High Court in Wellington has been told that the son of the Kohanga Reo matriarch Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi tried to blackmail the Kohanga Reo National Trust for $800,000. Audio
New home for NZ's most important documents opens
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition can now be seen on public display in Wellington. Video
Treaty of Waitangi on public display
The Treaty of Waitangi, the Declaration of Independence and the Women's Suffrage Petition will now permanently be on display at He Tohu - an exhibition inside Wellington's National Library. Video, Audio
Man jailed for driving death 'overtook on a blind corner'
A man jailed for five years for reckless driving which led to the death of his passenger had five previous convictions for similar offending.
Man jailed for 5 years for fatal crash during police pursuit
Damian Lawson was jailed for five years this morning for reckless driving leading to the death of a passenger after he sped away from a chasing police officer last year. Audio
Man sentenced for Porirua throat-cutting incident
A man shot and tasered by police four years ago has been sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment.
More cars sought over Lois Tolley killing
Wellington police have released photos of two more cars wanted in connection with the killing of Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley.
Teen dies after rugby injury led to coma
A young man has died in Wellington Hospital, after a head injury from playing rugby at the weekend put him in a coma.
'Wagbot' gives school kids instant legal info
Children can get legal information about their rights at school at their fingertips, after a community law service developed a mobile chatbot.
Stuck truck
An over-height truck closed the Terrace Tunnel in Wellington after getting stuck. How on earth did this happen? Audio
Unions urge capital building owners to secure fittings
Unions are concerned that pipes and fittings in Wellington's high-rise office buildings remain unsecured, despite decades of regulations.
Police pursuit on Wgtn waterfront an 'unjustified risk'
Pedestrians were forced to leap over a footbridge during a police pursuit on the Wellington waterfront which the IPCA has found put the public at 'unjustified risk'.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Wgtn runway appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal against Wellington Airport's proposed runway extension.
Rugby player's head injury a tragic accident - family
A 19-year-old is in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital after suffering a head injury during a club rugby match at the weekend.
Knife-attack accused actually the victim - lawyer
A man accused of attacking two Porirua women was actually the victim in the incident, his lawyer has told the High Court in Wellington.
Kapiti rates increase 'scandalous', say elderly
Some of Kapiti's elderly say a 5.9 percent proposed rates increase is so unafforable they'll be forced to sell their home. Audio
Kāpiti residents fight rates rise
Kāpiti residents are urging their council to hold off on a 5.9 percent rates rise.
Wellington rugby's 'Keep it Clean' campaign kicks off
Supporters at rugby games in Wellington say they're willing to have a go at implementing an initiative aimed at cutting out abuse on the sidelines of kids games.
Quake tests missed hidden damage in 11 Wellington buildings
Rapid checks missed serious hidden damage in 11 buildings, according to a new report. Audio
Damage in Wellington buildings not picked up by engineers
Wellington City Council says it is extremely concerned after 11 of 27 Wellington buildings cleared by engineers after rapid checks were found to have serious damage that wasn't picked up. Audio
