Wellington Region
Threat of further Wellington water restrictions recedes
Wellingtonians appear to have ducked further water restrictions for now - thanks to household efforts to save water and "cooler weather".
Voting on the future of Wellington's housing
The city council has opted for denser housing and reduced heritage protections in the capital.
Wellington council keen on alliance to plan for new water model
The mayor says councils must work together to "provide resilient water networks and deal with population growth".
Wellington water: Funding problems creating 'extreme residual risks'
The money being set aside in the capital for new water pipes is not even half what Wellington Water wants for the next decade.
Wellington Zoo's giraffe habitat gets first-ever expansion
A growing family needs more room - and for giraffes that's no exception.
Hotpot for one: Diner claims discrimination over dish
A solo diner in the market for a hotpot has taken action against a restaurant after he learned he would have to pay the price of two customers if he wanted the dish.
Wellington housing: Rewriting the rulebook for building in the capital
Decisions that will determine the future of building in the capital will be made on Thursday - here's what you need to know.
Fun and games without the pain
There was something for everyone at the Wellington Senior Regional Games - including a brief respite from arthritis for one participant.
Raw sewage spilling into Porirua waterways
People are being warned to stay away from the streams until a ruptured pipe is fixed.
Lower Hutt hosts This is Living music festival
Thousands of people are expected to attend an electronic music concert in Lower Hutt, near Wellington, on Saturday.
Wairarapa Hospital dispute ends with 'confidential settlement'
A "confidential settlement" has brought an end to a lengthy legal dispute over Wairarapa's defective hospital.
Man charged with aggravated robbery over crypto currency deal
Wellington police have arrested a man for aggravated robbery after a crypto currency deal made over the social media platform Discord.
Two in hospital, including firefighter, after apartment explosion
Te Whatu Ora said one patient was in a stable condition in the emergency department, and the other was in a serious condition in ICU.
Handy ma'am builds e-bike trailer to tackle Wellington hills
Jade Musther is crowd funding a unique build for her repair business.
Group calls on goverment to withdraw Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill
Access Matters Aotearoa want a new bill drafted that aligns more closely with the expectations of the disability sector.
Carpark crypto robberies at supermarkets
Wellington police are investigating two aggravated robberies that took place at New World supermarket car parks in the capital.
Three people in court facing 150 charges after alleged vandalism spree
Two men and a woman were arrested late last week and face charges of damaging vehicles and bus stops in 12 Wellington suburbs.
'Squadron' of kiwi to be released near Wellington
The birds are coming from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato. Audio
A town's hall option labelled 'risky' will go for public consultation
A Town Hall option labelled "risky" and impracticable will now go to the public for consultation.
Supreme Court case raises questions of police powers, lawyer says
The case raises deep question about the limits of police powers, privacy, and fundamental human rights, Mahia Tamiefuna's lawyer says.