Wellington Region
Wellington council 'excluded' from information about ageing rail network, chair says
The chairperson of Greater Wellington Regional Council says it wants more information about rail network renewals to keep commuters moving safe and efficiently.
Man was shot in stomach over gang grudge, jury told
Elijah Daveron is charged with attempted murder over a shooting in a Porirua carpark.
'Heavy, long-lasting rain' to pile in on West Coast - MetService
Emergency Management teams are ramping up ahead of a major weather system set to bring days of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country from Tuesday.
'Significant concerns' for man missing for a month
Police are urgently searching for 22-year-old Clive who was last seen in Porirua's Cannons Creek.
Is it real, or is it a painting? Welcome to hyperrealism
They say that art feeds the soul, but Alice Toomer's latest works could almost feed more than that. Culture 101 talks to the Wellington artist. Audio
One level of Te Papa to close for 9 months for repairs
One of Te Papa's floor levels is to be closed down for at least nine months for repairs, after rust was found in a sprinkler system.
Blaze at abandoned building in Wellington
A fire investigator will attend the aftermath of a central Wellington overnight blaze.
Wellingtonians warned of bus, train disruptions on Monday
Metlink passengers are being urged to plan their travel around bus and train drivers' union meetings.
'Triple-whammy' for Wellington hospitality sector as public service shrinks
Ministries and agencies are looking to axe jobs to meet the government's demand to trim budgets, and most of those will be in the capital.
Public sector job cuts 'misguided' - union
The latest job cuts to government agencies are misguided, the leader of New Zealand's largest trade union says, and will result in declines in services.
'The vibes are very sad': Pessimistic health ministry worker eyes move overseas
A public servant forced to reapply for her role says competition in the job market means she will look for better opportunities overseas.
Porirua glass recycling may be kicked back to kerb
People once put out bottles and jars out knowing they'd go toward making new containers, but these days it is all going to use at the local landfill instead. Audio
Watch: 'Joyful' start to day as Orca arrive in harbour
Three orca have been swimming close to shore at Wellington's Oriental Bay.
Scarce Wellington jobs have people looking elsewhere
Some say they have already been struggling to find work, even before an influx of redundant public sector workers.
Govt job losses 'uncomfortable in the short term' - Minister
Job losses in the public sector are "unfortunate" but the government has to ensure agencies are exercising restraint, Minister of Employment Louise Upston says. Audio
Future of Wellington public art gallery uncertain
The fate of Wellington's City Gallery, a leading public contemporary art venue, hangs in uncertainty.
Hundreds of pests caught travelling along Transmission Gully
The deaths have sparked concerns the road is becoming a pest highway.
In pictures: Te Ara Tupua pathway taking shape
Work is well underway on the Te Ara Tupua shared pathway which will link up Wellington and Lower Hutt.
'Chipping and snipping' rules come in for Hutt cats
Cats living in Lower Hutt must now be desexed and microchipped under a new bylaw.
Ōtaki fire largely contained but building destroyed
The building has been reduced to its frame, a witness says, as crews battle the third fire in the Kāpiti town this past week.