Wellington Region
Fears of another Moa Point, as scale of wastewater plants problem revealed
The water regulator says about a third of New Zealand's wastewater plant consents have expired.
Lower North Island hotel runs dry - again
The Castlepoint Hotel has been told by officials to immediately stop serving alcohol after it breached the conditions of an earlier order.
Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear
A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington's Cuba Street.
Experts say harbour water safe but Wellingtonians cautious
Nearly a week ago, the Moa Point Treatment Plant started pumping raw sewage into the ocean off the south coast after it completely failed last Wednesday. Audio
Cyclist dies after car crash in Upper Hutt
Emergency services received a report of the crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, in Trentham about 4pm today.
Experts say Wellington harbour water safe after sewage spill
Experts say it is safe to swim in the city's harbour despite the massive Moa Point sewage spill - but locals Checkpoint spoke still aren't up for taking a dip so close to the contaminated site. It… Audio
Bus drivers still waiting for visa extensions
The future of about 50 Wellington bus drivers is unclear, with work visas for many of them expiring in the next few months.
Wellington makes a bid for culinary capital!
Could Wellington become New Zealand's culinary capital? It certainly seems the Government hopes so, after Minister Louise Upston announced the latest funding from the 'major events and tourism"… Audio
Inquiry into sewage plant failure to happen 'as quickly as possible'
Who will shoulder the cost to fix the Moa Point plant is yet to be determined says Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. Audio
Eyes on government response to Moa Point sewage meltdown
All eyes are on the government's response to the Moa Point sewage plant meltdown. Wellington Water's chief executive is warning the public the capital's south coast could be off limits for months… Audio
Man in court after body found at Kāpiti Coast home
Police were called to the address at 1.15am on Monday.
Government mulling Moa Point enquiry
The sewage continues to flow into the South Coast after the shutdown of the Moa Point waste water plant. The government is mulling an inquiry into what went wrong. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke… Audio
Early warning signs at treatment plant may have been missed - Wellington Water boss
Wellington Water's Pat Dougherty says early warning signs that there were troubles with the discharge at Moa Point's Wastewater Treatment Plant may have been missed. Audio
Wellington SH1 tunnel closures begin
Wellington's Terrace Tunnel will be closing for work overnight this week.
Warning massive sewage spill smell could get worse
The smell from the massive Moa Point raw sewage discharge in Wellington could be about to get worse, as Wellington Water battles a new overflow in Porirua.
SH2 closed near Kaitoke after three-vehicle crash
NZTA Waka Kotahi says people travelling between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa should delay their journeys, as no local road detours are available.
'Catastrophic': Wellington mayor to bring sewage failure to Luxon's attention
Meanwhile, Wellington Water said screened wastewater was now discharging to the long outfall pipe again.
Bail breacher's ocean getaway sinks fast
A Porirua man's bid to escape arrest by boat ended abruptly when he encountered a police catamaran already on patrol.
DOC becoming 'extremely concerned' about Wellington sewage leak
The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water. Audio
Could sewer robots be used to prevent repeat of Moa Pt sewage spill?
Sewer robots are being used to patrol pipes elsewhere in the world to keep them from blocking, but what about in New Zealand? Audio
