Wellington Region
Wellington Airport delays runway extension request
Wellington Airport has called a temporary halt on applying for resource consent for its controversial runway extension.
Wellington iwi wants Victoria university campus back
A Wellington iwi wants Victoria University's Karori campus land back, despite the university intending to sell it. Audio
Tighter rules for ash-scattering get go-ahead
The Kapiti Coast District Council has voted for tighter restrictions - but not a ban - on the scattering of human ashes in the region.
Power still out to hundreds as wild weather continues
Road remain closed due to ice and snow after a wintry blast that also knocked out power and forced the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries. Video
Call to house Wellington homeless in spare rooms
Wellington mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan wants to help people offer their spare rooms to those without homes of their own.
Homeless could live in spare rooms, mayoral candidate says
A Wellington mayoral candidate is suggesting people make their spare rooms available to the homeless, as the council discusses how to deal with the growing issue. Audio
Man jailed for graphic online chat with fictitious 13-year-old
A man who sent graphic online messages to a person he thought was a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for two years and three months.
Weather: What you need to know
Road closures, cancellations, power cuts and other essential information to get through the wild spring day.
Landslide crushes Milford Sound building
Landslides triggered by fallen trees have damaged buildings in Milford Sound as weather that's closed roads and cut power continues to sweep the country.
Wellington harbour master says conditions rough
Wellington harbour master Captain Mike Price says conditions are rough. Audio
Wild weather topples trees and cuts power
Two people have been injured after gale force winds brought a tree down onto a car near Christchurch.
Taxi drivers accuse Uber of 'flouting rules'
Taxi drivers around the country have banded together to protest against alternative taxi service Uber.
Vic Uni blames union for pay offer disparity
Victoria University is blaming the Tertiary Education Union for different advertised pay rates for union and non-union staff.
Officers cleared in fatal McDonald's shooting
Two police officers have been cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a man at a fast food restaurant in Upper Hutt.
Victoria University slammed over job ads
Victoria University has been accused of breaching good faith by offering job seekers thousands of dollars more if they opt out of a union agreement. Audio
Army mishandled 'N-Bomb' evidence - lawyer
The lawyer for two soldiers found guilty of breaching service discipline says their rights were breached in several ways.
Prosecutor knocked unconscious in courtroom escape
Police are searching for a 23-year-old man who jumped the dock in the Lower Hutt District Court, knocking out a prosecutor chasing him.
One dead after collision at Lower Hutt intersection
A woman has died after her car collided with a truck at a Lower Hutt intersection this morning.
'Wet house' plan to tackle Wellington homelessness
Wellington mayoral candidate Justin Lester says his plan to launch accomodation for alcoholics to continue drinking in a safe place would help addicts.
The Surrey-born school principal fluent in Te Reo
Jerome Cvitanovich resumes his series about pākeha who work with the Māori language, education and customs. Mark Bradley came to New Zealand to play rugby and became 'obsessed' with te reo Māori… Audio
