Wellington Region
Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
The company says it learnt the deal was not going ahead just prior to a meeting they thought was to sign off the plan.
Could an indoor stadium replace Wellington's Reading Cinema?
The site of the shuttered cinema complex could be "perfect", a business owner says after a potential deal with the council fell through.
Reading Cinema: Council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.
Woman found dead in Wellington harbour formally identified
The woman found dead in in the water off Māhina Bay was a 60-year-old Hutt Valley woman who had recently been living in Levin.
Pipe under major highway at risk
A pipe that travels under a major Hutt Valley Highway and carries all Upper Hutt's sewage could fail, engineers say.
Residents shocked after woman's body found in Wellington Harbour
People who live near Māhina Bay are "shocked" that a woman's body was found in the water - and say it is an area where everyone knows everyone.
NZ's smallest bird ventures from predator-free zones
A bird species rarely seen in the capital is believed to still be lingering around after being spotted in a Wellington suburb. Audio
Suspicious fire in abandoned Wellington building
The fire broke out at the old 'Boys Institute' building in Wellington.
Body found in Wellington Harbour
Police are appealing for information to help identify the woman, who was found in the water off Māhina Bay about 8am.
Wellington sensei preparing disabled students for first karate tournament
Stephen Hilson has spent years teaching karate to Wellington people with disabilities - now they are set to compete in their first tournament.
The timeline of a prison corruption and bribery scandal
Petrol station rendezvous, $3700 cash and ice cream containers of food: This is the Rimutaka Prison scandal played out.
Government sent 'please explain' to council over Golden Mile
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.
Damaged Treaty display at Te Papa to come down next week
A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last year will be taken down next week.
Wellingtonians call for changes to quake strengthening rules
It comes as the government announces owners will now have four extra years to fix their buildings. Audio
Transmission Gully review ongoing two years after it opened
A post-construction review into the build's outcomes and value for money was meant to be finished two years ago.
Wellington City Council creates landmark ethnic advisory group after protracted struggle
Ethnic communities outnumbered Māori and Pasifika communities in the 2018 census, but the council has been accused of dismissing their demands - until now.
New Wellington tunnel: 'An astonishing misunderstanding of transport priorities'
A new underground mega-tunnel in the capital would be a colossal waste of money, opponents of the government's suggestion for the tunnel say.
Lower Hutt sibling abuse case: Mother granted bail to attend family conference
The mother's attendance at the family conference was approved by police and not opposed by the Crown.
What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
Woman's death after electric blanket fire triggers warning
The woman's electric blanket had been left on at the highest heat setting.