Wellington Region
State abuse survivor surprised at govt's stance on inquiry
A Māori state abuse survivor says the government's refusal to hold an inquiry into historical abuse of children in state care is yet another let-down. Video
Wellington wants feedback on organic waste recycling
A new scheme to collect food scraps and garden waste separately from other rubbish is being proposed for the region.
Wellington proposes first-home rates discount
Wellington City Council is planning to give first-home buyers of new houses a one-off $5000 rates discount, but some worry it will not be a big enough incentive.
Police investigate attack on prison guards
Three prisoners are believed to have attacked two staff members at Rimutaka Prison.
Man falls from Rimutaka hut roof
A man has been taken by helicopter to Wellington Hospital after falling off the roof of a hut in Rimutuka Forest Park.
Teachers resign after student sexual harassment
Two female teachers have resigned from a Catholic boys' secondary school in Upper Hutt after being sexually harassed by students.
Sexually abusive father jailed for more than five years
An elderly man who touched his daughter's breasts hundreds of times and forced another daughter to perform oral sex on him has been jailed for five years and four months.
Man who fatally ran over partner handed three years in prison
A man who drove over his partner while intoxicated has been sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter. Audio
Time capsule find hailed as 'significant'
A capsule buried in Wellington for more than half a century might be returned to its resting place, after its secrets were revealed today. Video
Decades-old time capsule opened in Wellington
A more than 50 year old time capsule - unearthed in Wellington - has been cracked open to reveal a newpaper dated 1959, photos and a handful of coins. Video, Audio
Seven more arrests follow Porirua meth bust
Police have now arrested 13 people as part of a major methamphetamine bust that began yesterday in Porirua.
Maggie Barry: Opening time capsule 'took some doing'
A mysterious time capsule discovered during construction work on Bowen Campus has been opened today. Audio, Gallery
'Resurrection' of central Wellington church
A central Wellington church is set to reopen today, nearly four years after it closed for $10m of earthquake strengthening.
Six arrested after major Wellington meth bust
Ten firearms, $400,000 in cash and $1.8m worth of assets have been seized by Wellington police after they busted a major methamphetamine ring in the district.
New twist in battle over 80-year-old hedge
A dispute with the owner of an 80-year-old hedge in Waikanae has taken another turn, with the Kāpiti Coast District Council now saying it has the right to cut it back itself. Video
Council threatens to chop famous Waikanae hedge
In the latest twist in the row over an 80-year-old Waikanae hedge, the local council is now threatening to cut it back themselves. Video, Audio
Does CCDHB's ageing in place policy go too far?
Capital and Coast District Health Board is being accused of pushing the boundaries of its ageing in place policy to the detriment of older people. Kathryn Ryan talks to Chris Sanders, the General… Audio
Greenpeace protesters swim in front of oil exploration ship
Protesters have spent the day trying to block an oil exploration ship near the Waiarapa coast.
NZ's first pay equity mediation under way
Three support workers for children with learning difficulties are taking part in New Zealand's first ever mediation for pay equity today.
Greenpeace's 'Taitu' tails ship searching for oil
The Greenpeace boat Taitu is within 500 metres of the world's biggest seismic blasting ship off the Wairarapa Coast.
