Wellington Region
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
One in custody after man critically injured in Lower Hutt shooting
A man has been taken into custody, after a shooting in the suburb of Stokes Valley on Sunday morning.
Father of man found dead on waterfront welcomes balustrades
Coroner Katharine Greig found Wellington's waterfront lacked adequate measures to prevent Sandy Calkin's death, and recommended installing permanent edge protection.
One person dies following Horowhenua quad bike crash
Emergency services were called to Foxton Beach near the surf club shortly after 1pm.
Hundreds of street racers in Wellington carpark
Police say they're monitoring the large gathering.
Three-month-old baby critically injured, police investigating
The baby is in a critical condition at Auckland's Starship Hospital.
Wellington's longest-serving councillor won't stand in upcoming elections
Iona Pannett has been a city councillor since 2007, when she was elected to represent the Pukehīnau Lambton ward.
First look at Wellington's waterfront with balustrades
A council committee will meet next month to discuss installing edge protection on parts of the Kumutoto and Queens Wharf precincts.
McDonald's Basin Reserve workers strike for better pay
The hour-long strike was attended by almost 20 employees from all across Wellington.
The contenders for mayor of Lower Hutt
Last week Campbell Barry, who has held the mayoralty for two terms, announced he would not seek re-election.
Wellington mayoral candidate quits race
Graham Bloxham says he can do a much better job outside of council.
