Wellington Region
Lower Hutt parking meters going cashless due to vandalism, theft
This year, 30 parking meters in Lower Hutt were intentionally damaged or destroyed.
Police hunting second suspect in Stokes Valley shooting
Police are still searching for a another person that they believe was involved.
Food and rent costs mean families going without dental care
Dozens of people have told of the desperate efforts they've taken trying to treat rotting teeth. Audio
Newtown homeless woes: 'We need some assistance if we are going to help them'
The government is facing growing calls to deal with a homelessness "crisis" in Wellington, after RNZ revealed residents and businesses are concerned about an increase of rough sleepers and anti-social…
Hawke's Bay fires: Fine criticised as 'economic incentive to burn'
Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairperson Rex Graham said $300 was not a deterrent.
Tinfoiled windows and permanently closed drapes in overheating homes
Residents at a Wellington complex are taking desperate measures to avoid unbearable heat during summer.
Antisocial behaviour reaching 'desperate' levels in Wellington suburb
Residents and businesses say antisocial behaviour on the streets is reaching desperate levels. Audio
More Wellingtonians take buses as train satisfaction falls
Metlink says bus services have been more than 99 percent reliable this year.
Wellington's planned sewage sludge treatment plant faces increased costs
The council facility which is under construction at Moa Point is expected to be completed next year.
Wellington Airport unveils replacement for iconic giant eagles
Manu Muramura - an illuminated sculpture representing the local bird spirit - is taking the place of the beloved birds.
Councillor says safety not prioritised as waterfront fence voted down
The proposal came after a coroner's report into the death of Sandy Calkin.. Audio
Why Japanese warships are in Wellington
The JS Ise and destroyer JS Suzunamihave arrived in Wellington following a training manoeuvre with Australia.
Navy enlisted in Zealandia lake survey effort
The Navy has descended on a Wellington eco-sanctuary - but it's not to prevent an invasion, pests or otherwise. Audio
Wellington and Ramallah sign Friendly City Agreement
Wellington and the Palestinian city of Ramallah have signed a partnership agreement aimed at promoting collaboration and cooperation between the two places.
Man arrested after baby taken to hospital with nine fractures
A 23-year-old man has been arrested after a baby was taken to hospital with "unusual" injuries in June.
Body found in search for diver missing in Wellington
Police were called at 11am after the diver failed to surface in Lowry Bay.
Push for a pause on Masterton town hall demolition
A final attempt to pause the demolition of Masterton's Town Hall will be floated at a council meeting on Wednesday.
Second Mt Vic tunnel back on table at board meeting
The National Party promised to get shovels in the ground before next year's election as part of its last campaign.
Wairarapa wheels park gaining traction
Deb Dennes and now fellow Greytown resident Sid Kempton have been pushing the skate park project along for more than a decade, and construction is finally well underway.
Wellington fruit shop to close the doors after 65 years
It has stood the test of time - spanning decades and generations in a coastal Wellington community - but it's finally shutting its doors. Audio
