Wellington Region
National pledges to raise default KiwiSaver contribution rate, if re-elected
The National Party reveals its first new policy before the election, which is still about a year away.
Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC
Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.
NZTA postpones Transmission Gully roadworks after major congestion
NZTA has roadworks planned this summer which will cause disruption and delays, but says it wants to minimise that as much as possible.
Man arrested after baby hospitalised with serious injuries
Police were called to a home in Avalon after a report of a disorder.
Nine-year jail term for man over 'some of the worst content known'
The Kāpiti Coast man had more than 30,0000 objectionable photos and videos on five different electronic devices.
Concern over 'cost blowouts' behind pause on Golden Mile project
The area in the capital's CBD is in need of work, but the project has to be realistic and affordable, the mayor says. Audio
Wellington City Council votes to review Golden Mile
Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.
Two Waikanae incidents are likely linked, police say
One man died while another was left with serious injuries within hours of each on Wednesday.
Dog owner blames themself for park attack
A dog owner blamed themself for an attack at a Masterton park by one of their dogs, saying if they had not been off work sick with flu the incident probably would not have happened.
'Not a permanent goodbye': Tory Whanau moves to Melbourne
Wellington's former mayor says her plan to move to Australia isn't an abandonment of the city.
'Suspicious item' temporarily shuts Wellington streets, bars
The police cordon has been lifted and the package removed.
Scores of children get to grips with bike fun, safety
Every child who was able to, should have the opportunity to learn to ride and maintain a bike safely, the event organiser says.
Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt woman
Anita Hart, 61, was reported missing on 13 November.
PM backs 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
Wellington Hospital to get new 'hybrid' operating theatre
It allows for both traditional surgery and the use of imaging technology - meaning teams can complete complex procedures in one place.
IT system a 'constant risk' to patient safety, says union
Health NZ chief information technology officer Darren Douglass said performance problems arose in March. Audio
Residents challenge 'unlawful' Wellington flight path changes
A change to flight paths in December 2022 meant fewer departures over Newlands and more over Khandallah and Broadmeadows.
Plans for new Wellington tunnel through Mt Victoria unveiled
Two new tunnels will take two hectares of the green belt, cost up to $4 billion and require major works in nearby areas for years. Audio
