Wellington Region
The huge shift between landlords and renters
A glut of vacant rentals in Wellington has seen tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent. Audio
People turning to pedal power to save money
Bike charities and loan schemes in Wellington are in demand, and the clientele is increasingly shifting towards middle class wage-earners. Audio
One dead, one in hospital after Taitā vehicle fire
A tent has been set up behind police tape at the scene, and a rāhui is expected to be enacted.
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades. Audio
'Too wearying': Psychiatrist to work 56 hours this week, despite two-day strike
Jeremy McMinn says the situation is dire and when he returns to work on Thursday, he will be working for a 48-hour stretch covering three other missing doctors.
Town Hall furniture snapped up: 'Everyone loves a piece of solid wood'
Pieces of history from the Wellington Town Hall are being snapped up, as the building gets its $330 million redevelopment. Audio
Loafers Lodge trial jury does not reach verdict today
The jury deciding the fate of the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been deliberating for eight hours so far.
Cape Palliser paper road: Vehicle ban gets the nod
Vehicles will soon be banned from accessing a scenic stretch of South Wairarapa coastline for at least two years.
No central government bid for Tory Whanau - for now
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has ruled out a bid for central government next year, but says it could be on the cards in 2029.
City to Sea Bridge: Councillor confident fences to be removed shortly
Renewal and strengthening costs will be around $7 million, much lower than the $36m for demolition, Diane Calvert says.
Illegal dirt bike riders terrify livestock, tear through native trees
Porirua police say they are seeking information on a group of illegal dirt bike riders who have been terrifying livestock and damaging newly planted native trees.
Hit-and-run driver swerved into relative, sending him flying, then drove off
The victim's sister said that for 1071 days the family had lived under the weight of trauma, grief and injustice.
Patients dying waiting for treatment - cancer specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell treatments are being given extra chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says. Audio
'Brutal' 18 months sees iconic Wellington coffee brand sell up
Matt Lamason has sold the People's Coffee brand. Audio
'Massive guesswork and speculation': Defence closes in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments, and the jury will being deliberations on Wednesday morning.
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
Wellington campus sausage sizzle serves free condoms and safe sex message
Adulttoymegastore joined Vic Uni students to serve up bangers and 600 condoms to highlight rising STI rates. Audio
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned home
The large, 1980s-era home in Wellington had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio