Wellington Region
Dunne denounces 'despicable racist' pamphlets
United Future leader Peter Dunne has derided pamphlets being distributed in his electorate as "disgraceful, despicable racist bigotry".
Wellington school boys suspended for 'filming women teachers'
A group of teenage students at a Wellington boys' school have been suspended, accused of inappropriately filming two women teachers.
Majestic Centre earthquake strengthening complete
After nearly six years of work and more than $80m, Wellington's tallest building has been earthquake-strengthened up to 97 percent of code.
Jailed teacher claims lawyer did not advise properly
A former teacher jailed for 10.5 years for sexually abusing a pupil has accused her lawyer of not advising her properly.
Rape comments happen 'every single day' - student
Two Wellington College boys' social media posts about raping drunk, unconscious girls are being described as disturbingly commonplace.
Batch of below-strength building steel sold in NZ
Seismic grade steel reinforcing bar that is not as strong as it should be has been sold in the New Zealand market.
Quake building owners accused of illegal renting
The owners of a demolished Wellington high-rise are to face the Tenancy Tribunal, accused of unlawfully renting out parts of it. Video
Wellington College investigating students' social media posts
Wellington College has started an investigation after two students posted offensive comments on social media relating to rape and consent. Video
Quake-damaged office owner taken to Tenancy Tribunal
The owner of a Wellington office block has been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal after an investigation found he had unlawfully rented parts of the building to residential tenants. Video, Audio
Wellington students encourage others to take advantage of 'drunk girls'
An investigation has been launched after Wellington College students posted comments on Facebook encouraging fellow students to take advantage of girls when they're drunk. Video, Audio
The post-punk era
Bill E (Simon Bendall) is a Wellington DJ and the man behind regular ‘Atomic 80's and ‘24 Hour Party People' dance nights held in various clubs around the capital since 1996. Audio
Airport fails in bid to delay runway hearing
A judge has turned down Wellington Airport's attempt to delay an Environment Court hearing over its runway extension plan.
Artist who abused two young girls to be released
Brendan Nolan sexually abused two girls, one as she was shackled and the other while she slept, and will be released from prison this week.
Trapping group aims to eliminate Wellington pests
A man who saw a weasel outside his house in 2014 has spearheaded a push to have Wellington residents trapping pests.
The Performance Arcade - Thinking Inside the Box
Are they crazy? This year organisers of Wellington's Performance Arcade are putting shipping containers on top of each other along the waterfront, to act as artist venues. The city's windy, and prone… Audio
Genre and Gender busting acts on the bill at Newtown Festival 2017
Wellington's Newtown Street Festival brings over 100 bands to stages for one day, and there's a conscious effort to represent a range of genres and genders. Audio
Police release sketch of Wellington home invader
Police have released a sketch of man who broke into a woman's bedroom in Aro Valley while she was sleeping.
Quake-hit Defence House's demolition confirmed
The NZDF will be looking for a new home in Wellington after confirmation its old base will be demolished.
Tenant with rats in walls can't afford to move
The Wellington woman, who has a newborn child, says the Prime Minister's view soaring rental prices were a sign of "success" is ridiculous.
Wellington renters queue for flats
Record rental prices and dwindling supply in the capital have would-be tenants desperate to find homes. Audio
