Race to finish Transmission Gully: Experts, independent chair brought in
Transmission Gully due to open in less than seven weeks after delays and budget blowouts.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWellington Region
'Rude and disgusting': Sky TV investigates alleged transphobic comments
"I think it's ridiculous behaviour, I think it's disgusting behaviour."
Facebook Marketplace scam: Woman charged after tool sold 47 times, never delivered
Many people choose not to report a crime 'out of embarrassment at being deceived'.
Inland Revenue's Wellington office deemed potentially quake-prone
Potential problems have been identified with the concrete floor.
It's dog month on Wellington's Cable Car
The $2 ticket for dogs will be donated to the SPCA throughout the trial.
One dead in Upper Hutt house fire
Crews were called to the blaze at a Craigs Flat address around 2.10am on Thursday.
The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet
Start-up business has been a "voyage of discovery" for couple.
'They need to clean shop pretty quick': Sponsor says Bowker should leave Hurricanes board
"If you have someone on your waka not singing the same tune, there's got to be action."
Migrant family in Taumarunui consider moving to Auckland for better shot at residency
MP Ian McKelvie: "It's important that we encourage people to live there if they want to."
Two large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnight
Fire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.
Wellington short 16 parking wardens after several quit over safety concerns
New late-night shifts would see staff working until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Analysis: Transmission Gully parties position for blame game
There's enough doubt over the road's opening date that people are getting nervous.
'Insulting': TJ Perenara calls out Hurricanes board member's 'racist' comments
TJ Perenara is seeking answers over Troy Bowker's 'sucking up to Māori' comments.
KiwiRail backs down in stoush over quake status of Wellington train station
KiwiRail will now strengthen the heritage building after disputing it was earthquake-prone
Musician accused of sexual assault on Instagram files defamation case
He's filed proceedings against two Instagram users in the High Court.
Murky brown wave rolls into Wellington's Evans Bay
"There was this red-brown shadow ... creeping through Evans Bay."
Antarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in Wellington
DOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.
Motorway opening 'touch and go', new report raises red flag
41 outstanding resource consent requirements need sorting for road to legally open.
Up to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipes
Third of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.
Two arrested after fight involving Taranaki rugby squad
The incident occurred after the side's 33-19 win over the Hawke's Bay Magpies.
Wellington battered by 120km/h southerlies, rain and snow
The bad weather has also disrupted sea and air travel with ferries and flights cancelled.
The scheme to make New Zealand the global exemplar for sustainable fashion
The closed-looped scheme to re-use textile waste could make New Zealand a world leader.
Wellington Mayor to meet Minister in battle for social housing subsidy
Three-quarters of City Housing tenants pay more than 35 per cent of their income on rent.
Eleven nurses resigned in 10 days at Wellington ED, union says
From workforce of nearly 70 fulltime positions, 26 nurses have resigned within 12 months.
Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions
Students faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.
Heavy snow, 120km gusts in store for Wellington on Sunday
A strong wind warning is in place from 4pm Sunday, and snowfall is expected to 300m.
Wellingtonians warned to clear drains with heavy rain forecast
The region is bracing for a second dumping of heavy rain in less than a month.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub
Supporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.
Gunpoint robbery: Pair threaten petrol station worker with rifle
Police are appealing for information about two men aged in their twenties.
Subsidy for troubled Wellington council social housing would cost $100m over four years
Greens say the Government has the resources to support both state and council tenants.
Arts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at risk
The flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.