Wellington
Wellington's port would fail in big quake - officials
Wellington's port would be unusable if a large earthquake struck within the next three months, senior officials says.
Fog explainer: Wellington the 'perfect set-up'
The type of fog that has caused Wellington's flight chaos can be expected about six times a year, a meteorologist says.
MetService says fog will clear
It's still foggy in Wellington and that is preventing any flights in or out of the capital. And Dunedin also has fog shrouding its airport- and there are no flights to or from there. Audio
Katherine Mansfield's remains to stay buried in France
A proposal to repatriate Katherine Mansfield's remains to her Wellington birthplace has been scuppered by the refusal of her relatives and the mayor of Avon where she's buried to countenance the move.
…Judge throws out health professional's indecency charge
The man was accused of kissing a patient, but a judge said a lack of corroboration undermined the woman's story.
Health professional on trial for indecent assault in hospital
A health professional is accused of indecently assaulting a woman by kissing her on the cheek as he prepared her for a rectal examination.
Hundreds join protest against rape culture in NZ
Hundreds have gathered for a protest triggered by two Wellington students' online posts about having sex with drunk and unconscious girls. Video
Former teacher accused of sex crimes against daughters
An 80-year-old former teacher is on trial in Wellington accused of multiple sex crimes against his daughters through the 1970s and 1980s.
The Mixtape: Lee Prebble
Lee Prebble has produced and engineered albums for The Phoenix Foundation, The Black Seeds, and Trinity Roots - does this make him responsible for 'The Wellington Sound'? He joins Melody Thomas for… Audio
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 renters queue for flats
Record rental prices and dwindling supply in the capital have would-be tenants desperate to find homes. Audio
Deadline to fix quake-prone buildings unlikely to be met - owners
Building owners say they may not be able to afford to fix their quake-prone buildings, and are unlikely to meet the 12-month deadline, even if they could afford it.
Crunch time for quake-prone facades
The clock is ticking for building owners with quake-prone parapets and facades, with 12 months to fix them up. Audio
Wellington's summer windiest in 14 years
It's official - Wellington has had a rubbish summer. It's been cloudier and colder and yes, windier. Audio
Premier House under DIA review
The Department of Internal Affairs is reviewing its management of the Prime Minister's official residence, Premier House.
Green Party will not stand in Ōhāriu
The Green Party has decided not to stand in the Ōhāriu electorate at this year's general election, to give Labour's Greg O'Connor a better chance of beating the incumbent Peter Dunne.
Cordons around quake-damaged Queensgate mall reduced
Cordons around the Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt - part of which is currently being demolished - have been reduced today.
World's leading wine critic talks Pinot with John Campbell
Jancis Robinson, who's been called the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world, and happens to advise Queen Elizabeth on her wine cellar, is in New Zealand for The Pinot Noir event. Video, Audio
Is the Wellington Sevens tournament on death row?
Just 20,000 people attended the Wellington Sevens over the weekend, making the event unsustainable. Is its future in Dunedin? Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull responds. Audio
Driver hits woman during police pursuit
A woman was left scraped and bruised after a driver in a stolen car hit her in central Wellington as they fled police.
