Wellington Region
Crews back at site of Wellington burst water main
Wellington Water says the burst pipe that caused flooding and traffic chaos was repaired late Wednesday.
Two people injured after Wellington crash
Two vehicles collided on State Highway One, leaving two people in moderate and serious conditions.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Six hours, and 'no remaining evidence' against convicted murderer
The murder convictions of Gail Maney and Stephen Stone appear to be hanging by a thread after a bombshell in court. Adam Dudding reports. Audio
Te Papa announces entry fee for international visitors
The move comes as rising energy, insurance and staffing costs lead to a $30m funding gap. Audio
The $84,000 bike rack used an average of 3 times a week
A survey shows only 2.7 bikes on average are secured to the rack but it's still "a no-brainer" asset for Wellington Audio
Wellington's Arapaki Library to permanently close on September 27
Tasks such as paying rates, parking fines or dog registration will have to be done online.
'Absolute tragedy': Man died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum's home
A man who died on Parliament grounds was distraught over the impending sale of the waterfront home he shared with his elderly mother who had racked up $40,000 in mortgage arrears, the man's sister…
Wellington Girls' College students to learn from home at times during next six weeks
Each year group will have between two and five days at home.
Two men arrested in Petone after an assault, police say
Wellington police say two men have been arrested at a petrol station in Petone.
Three people in Wellington District Court on bribery and corruption charges
Three people facing charges of corruption and bribery of enforcement staff have appeared in Wellington District Court on Tuesday.
Quake strengthening 'waste of money' - Wellington Girls' College principal
The school closed a block after it failed an earthquake assessment, and wants to pull the building down and start from scratch. Audio
Fallout of earthquake prone Wellington classrooms a 'logistical nightmare'
Wellington Girls' College is closed and timetables are being reorganised to work around the lack of classrooms. Audio
Repairs underway for broken sewage pipe in Wellington
The wastewater pipe in Eastbourne burst on Saturday afternoon, forcing the closure of three public beaches.
The stuff of nautical nightmares: Divers rescued from deserted island
The pair swam an hour to reach the island and once ashore, used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire. Audio
Not even All Blacks immune from economic situation
The turnout was the lowest level recorded in Wellington since 2002.
Dead weasel found inside Zealandia sanctuary
A dead weasel has been found in the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, leaving staff wondering how it made its way in. Audio
Broken sewerage pipe an 'extremely complex' repair - Wellington Water
Wellington's water provider hopes it can start excavating the site of a broken sewerage pipe in the Eastbourne harbour in Lower Hutt on Monday morning. Audio
Wastewater being discharged into Wellington bay after pipe breaks
Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce the use of toilets and showers, to ease pressure on the wastewater network.
‘Couldn’t quite put the pressure on’ – Robertson reflects on shock All Black loss
Scott Robertson lamented his side's lack of finishing quality in their defeat at the hands of Argentina.