Up 25 per cent: Wellington house prices jump in a year
House prices in the capital have hit a median value of $882,700.
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Nightclub bouncer denies wounding patrons
The bouncer has appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Fine for polystyrene waste on Wellington coast
A $200 fine has been given to the person responsible for the pollution.
Wellington bus drivers vote in favour of strike action
More than 250 buses were cancelled today while union members attended a stop-work meeting.
Miramar restaurant robbery accused appears in court
It comes after the Taste of India restaurant in Wellington was robbed last Friday night.
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
A Capital Letter: Paul Eagle's power play raises question of Wellington mayoral bid
OPINION: The capital's rumour mill is in full swing over who is eyeing up the mayoralty.
Witness calls police after seeing woman throttled in park
Police said the victim suffered no serious injury and declined medical attention.
Report being finalised after independent review of Wellington City Council
Councillors and mayor Andy Foster will meet with the reviewer tomorrow to discuss it.
Man convicted of rape after 'stealthing' - removing condom during sex
The accused will appear in court later this month for sentencing.
Crash site on SH 2 near Horokiwi, Wellington now cleared
Both southbound lanes have reopened following a two-vehicle crash.
Wellington police make an arrest after an aggravated robbery at a Miramar restaurant
He is due to appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow.
Name suppression remains for Te Papa manslaughter accused
The man had his second appearance on the manslaughter charge today.
Wellington water woes: Ministry of Health staff sent home after burst pipe
A water main that burst on Molesworth St has now been repaired.
Principal 'beyond angry' as classrooms close due to mould, students sent home
Thirteen classrooms, three bathrooms and a dance studio have been deemed unsafe.
Serious crash on SH2 at Upper Hutt, delays expected
Waka Kotahi NZTA said the SH2 crash occurred around 2.40pm south of Kaitoke Loop Rd.
Eat, Drink, Play: New Festival to supercharge Wellington's hospitality sector
Headline events include Opera on the Menu, Dirty Little Drag Bingo and a Psychic Supper.
Youth who prompted school lockdown in court
The youth has been doing well on bail, the Chief Youth Court judge said.
'An environmental disaster': Polystyrene waste scattered across coastline
Residents are furious polystyrene has been scattered across 7km of Wellington's coastline.
41-gun salute for Prince Philip in Wellington
The gun salute may be able to be heard around the Wellington region.
NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
'Lucky to be alive': Driver in shock after load falls off van, crushes windscreen
The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.
'Last exit before doomsday': Thousands march for urgent climate change action
'We want to fight to have our future and it's not being dealt with enough.'
Wellington MPs meet police after rally against sexual violence
This comes after a rally against sexual violence in the capital last week.
'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle experts
There's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.
'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekend
One of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.
2000 properties on Wellington's recycling blacklist to get clean slate
City councillor says city is too focused on punishing people rather than educating them.
Wellington mayor accused of delaying tactics over mana whenua voting rights
"We shouldn't be asking the community whether we should uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
Wellington Zoo euthanises two elderly lionesses
The two sisters had been at the zoo since 2002.
Man in court over Peachy Keen alleged assaults
The man appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Man taken into custody for disorderly behaviour following reports of assault in Wellington
This came after a post on social media about an alleged assault.
Wellington City Council to investigate car-free central city by 2025
Councillor says the council's vision for the city cannot be dominated by private vehicles.
Wellington short of 50 bus drivers, service cancellations continue
Buses cancelled, union wrangling with operator, moves to pay drivers a living wage.
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal Wellington bus crash
Police want to speak to anyone on the bus at the time another passenger was killed.