Wellington Region
More than 100 people help clean up Wellington's waterfront
On average each year, the clean up usually collects around 1500 litres of rubbish Audio
Burst water pipe sends silt into Wellington's Oriental Bay
A burst water pipe has sent silt and discoloured water into Wellington's Oriental Bay on Thursday afternoon.
Pair killed in helicopter crash were pest control contractors
The pilot and passenger, whose bodies have been recovered, were working on Transmission Gully.
The story of Lola the cat
For years she was the undisputed Queen of Aro Park - a mural was even painted with the proclamation. But how did she gain fame? Audio
Community cycle group helps people get back on the bike
A community cycling initiative is helping Wellingtonians prepare for the opening of the final stretch of coastal cycle track Te Ara Tupua. Audio
Pilot, passenger killed in helicopter crash
A man working near where the helicopter came down in the Paekākāriki Hill area said the wreckage was "unrecognisable".
Roads closed, traffic re-routed in Lower Hutt as $1.5b works continue
The works include flood protection and river restoration work, improvements to public transport links and walking and cycling routes as well as upgrading the Melling interchange.
Death of a beloved Wellington park cat spurs tributes
The passing of Lola, the Aro Park cat, was announced on her Facebook page on Monday, with the post attracting more than 100 comments.
Hutt Valley bars step up security following armed robberies
Bar managers say they're stepping up security after a series of armed robberies in the Hutt Valley. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Police close Wellington's Lambton Quay over 'item of concern'
Poli e were called to the area near Brandon Street about 11.20am.
Popular café forced to shut by filmmaker's property company opens for the last time
The Miramar establishment, which has operated since 2009, is closing after Sir Peter Jackson's company WingNut PM terminated its lease.
Dangerous playground levelled in South Wairarapa
A popular South Wairarapa playground has been demolished to make way for a safer facility for children of all ages.
Unions to challenge FENZ restructure proposal at ERA
The unions say they will argue that they were not consulted properly by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Business owner claims he lost money after Facebook and Instagram accounts banned
A Wellington man says his business lost money after its Instagram and Facebook accounts were banned.
Wellington ED went into code red 575 times in 304 days
An Official Information Act response released to the Labour Party reveals the department recorded 575 code reds between January and October.
Which Anniversary Day should Tararua workers get off?
Tararua is bordered by three other regions so which Anniversary Day should residents observe?
Warning: Sewage leak into Wellington harbour
Wellington Water says partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant.
Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour
The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle.
'We couldn't access our payslips': IT issue at Hutt Hospital impacts payroll
The payroll system went down on Wednesday, meaning staff were unable to check whether they have been paid correctly.
Man injured after being hit by car in Wellington
Emergency services were called to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Newtown about 6.40pm on Friday.
