Wellington Region
Woman's body found near central Wellington wharf
A body found in the water near Queens Wharf in central Wellington is that of a middle-aged woman, police say.
Can you re-Māorify a city?
An urban design competition is calling on New Zealanders to imagine what a decolonised city might be like. Audio, Gallery
Treaty of Waitangi moves to National Library
The Treaty of Waitangi is about to be moved to a new home amid tight security and secrecy about when exactly the shift takes place.
Wellington looking at high-tech earthquake solutions
The Wellington City Council wants to put accelerometers in commercial buildings to help it make quicker decisions about which areas are worst affected following an earthquake. Audio
Wellington Council eyes new quake-response tech
A new type of measuring device installed in buildings around the capital could help provide quicker safety information following a large earthquake.
Classroom to farmyard
Carterton's Southend school has been awarded almost $30,000 as part of MBIE's "Unlocking Curious Minds" initiative, enabling children at low decile schools to engage in science and technology. The… Audio
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.
