Wellington Region
Wellington bus, train and ferry fares to increase by 10 percent
The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network, regional council says.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
Century-long dispute ended as Wairarapa lakes returned to iwi
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith called it the final chapter in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers and Wairarapa Māori.
How much more will Wellington ratepayers have to pay? Councils confirm plans
Councils across Wellington have signed off their 10-year long-term plans after contentious public debates in recent months.
Bid to stop Wellington Airport share sale fails
An eleventh-hour attempt by three Wellington City councillors to stop the sale of the council's airport shares has failed.
Inside Wellington's nearly $400m sewage sludge treatment plant
A new levy will be introduced to ratepayers to cover the cost of the facility that aims to process sludge into a safe, non-odorous and stable product.
'Ludicrous': South Wairarapa councillor hits out at pay
Celebrity chef and councillor Martin Bosley says he personally worked between 20 and 35 hours a week, which means his pay is less than $10 an hour.
Kapiti Crop Swap helping keeping household costs down
As many New Zealanders feel the pinch of rising food prices, an increasing number of communities are returning to the days of bartering for the things they need. Jessica Keltie helped set up the… Audio
Aratere had steering overhaul three weeks before grounding
The Interislander ferry only recently underwent wet dock maintenance, which included the replacement of its steering system.
Transport Minister raised alarm over ferry maintenance
The government was "highly unimpressed" with KiwiRail's ferry maintenance standards, Simeon Brown said earlier this week.
Pedestrian injured in possible hit and run in capital dies
The person was critically injured after being struck by a car on Ghuznee Street in central Wellington.
Centre at centre of 'rebirth of Wellington' falls short on revenue
Wellington's $180 million Takina convention centre is not achieving the targets set out in its business case.
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
Dozens of empty shop fronts on one road as sales 'drop right off'
Job cuts, working from home and customers watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers in Wellington.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defendants' phone calls played to jury
Police intercepted a number of calls in the weeks following Rau Tongia's death, a court has heard.
Wellington: Lack of foot traffic forcing businesses to adapt
The increase in people working from home after the pandemic and the more than 6000 public service jobs axxed by the coalition government means fewer people are in central Wellington on weekdays… Audio
SH1, SH2 traffic near Wellington still delayed hours after crash
Waka Kotahi has appealed to motorists to delay journeys because there are still significant delays travelling out of the city.
Tolls the only way to go for second Wellington tunnel, experts say
"That's often the only way to pay for it despite the controversy," one says.
Victim critically injured in potential hit and run incident
Police are trying to track down a motorist whose vehicle struck a pedestrian in central Wellington on Monday night.
