Wellington
Sharpening their edge for the Golden Shears
Blade shearers from around the world have been sharpening their tools and their eye before the Golden Shears in Masterton under the tutelage of Allan Oldfield, a world champion blade shearer, at a… Audio
Beach where Wellington mayor took dip rated 'unsuitable' for swimming
Much of the south coast has been listed as unsuitable for swimming, as well the bulk of the inner harbour including Oriental Bay after rain.
Hunt for culprit behind tar clumps from Waiouru to Wellington
Though there were "a number of speculative ideas" about the source of the tar, there was no set culprit for the spillage.
Wellington public transport fares set to increase from May
Discounts for off-peak fares on buses and trains will also decrease by 10 percent.
Confusion over water advice in Wellington
A Wellington diver says advice from authorities has been confusing and thinks people should stay out of the water until the Kaimoana is safe to eat. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports. Audio
Lifting of Wellington swimming ban 'positive shock' for businesses
The council lifted the ban on swimming in the area, excluding Tarakena Bay.
Midweek - Andrew image explodes, goalie's grief goes global
'That' image of Andrew is one of world's most-reproduced images ever - while a local goalie's grief went global this weekend. Also - The Press looks back on 15 years after the quake; the PM's social… Audio
Watch: Mayor goes for swim as Wellington beaches reopen
Andrew Little has announced swimmers can now get back in the water, at their own risk, and took a dip to prove it's safe.
Wellington's mayor takes a dip as beaches ruled safe to swim at
Wellington's mayor has taken a swim in front of the cameras to prove residents can swim again at southern beaches after a major sewage leak - but at their own risk. The city's southern coast has been… Audio
Seven albatrosses among scores of sea birds grounded by last week's storm
"We knew something was going to happen, but we didn't expect it to be as bad as it has been."
Hundreds of Wellington homes still without power a week after storm
The extremely gusty nature of last week's storm was making it take longer than expected to restore power to some, Wellington Electricity says.
Wellington residents clean 'disgusting' poo spray off houses after severe weather
A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast. Audio
Turning brewery gunk and forest junk into something good
Hops from a Wellington brewery, cotton offcuts from a fashion label and forestry slash has turned Matt Welton into a bit of a Heath Robinson. His first job was collecting scrap metal in London's East… Audio
Armed police at scene after assault puts Porirua schools in lockdown
A person has moderate injuries following the incident on Dido Place in Cannons Creek.
Wellington flights cancelled, hundreds without power
All regional flights in and out of Wellington are cancelled while locals are warned to stay off south coast beaches amid severe southerly winds and heavy rain.
Infrastructure anxiety, AI feeds fake news flood
Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are… Audio
Infrastructure anxiety, AI feeds fake news flood
Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are… Audio
Raw sewage still pouring into Welly waters raises questions
More than 600 million litres of untreated sewage have poured into Wellington water, leaving beaches empty and questions over who's responsible Audio
Woman found dead at Kāpiti Coast home, man arrested
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Wellington's sewage spill disaster
What is the ecological impact of the Moa Point treatment plant spill and how does it compare to the sewage spilling into the sea in the rest of the world? Audio
