Wellington

Police said the road would be closed at "quite some time". Source: NZTA Waka Kotahi

SH1 in Wellington reopens after caravan rolled in northbound lane

Police said it was notified at around 11.30am on Thursday that a ute towing a caravan had overturned just before the Johnsonville Rd off-ramp.

12:33pm

Discussion about council amalgamations too rushed – Wellington mayor

"Let me be clear – we can't have this conversation properly in 10 weeks," says Andrew Little.

Wednesday 6:51pm

2:54

Emergency services were called to a block of flats in the suburb of Moera, about 9pm on Sunday.

Man charged after allegedly obstructing firefighters at Lower Hutt blaze

Fire crews at a blaze in Moera on Sunday were confronted by a man who became aggressive and tried to stop them doing their job.

Tue, Jun 2

Highway closed by slip finally reopening almost three years later

The intersection between Spinnaker Drive and State Highway 58 could be available to motorists again in June.

Fri, May 29

Former Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is back as a political staffer - in Victoria.

Former mayor Tory Whanau back on the campaign trail ‒ in Australia

The former mayor of Wellington is working as campaign manager for a Green candidate in Victoria’s state election.

Fri, May 29

SH1 in Wellington reopens after caravan rolled in northbound lane

Police said it was notified at around 11.30am on Thursday that a ute towing a caravan had overturned just before the Johnsonville Rd off-ramp.

12:33pm

Discussion about council amalgamations too rushed – Wellington mayor

"Let me be clear – we can't have this conversation properly in 10 weeks," says Andrew Little.

Wednesday 6:51pm

2:54

Man charged after allegedly obstructing firefighters at Lower Hutt blaze

Fire crews at a blaze in Moera on Sunday were confronted by a man who became aggressive and tried to stop them doing their job.

Tue, Jun 2

Highway closed by slip finally reopening almost three years later

The intersection between Spinnaker Drive and State Highway 58 could be available to motorists again in June.

Fri, May 29

Former mayor Tory Whanau back on the campaign trail ‒ in Australia

The former mayor of Wellington is working as campaign manager for a Green candidate in Victoria’s state election.

Fri, May 29

SH1 reopened after serious crash near Levin

The crash involved two cars and a truck, blocking the road for hours and leaving one person in critical condition.

Fri, May 29

Passengers disembarking from the first ever Air Chathams Auckland to Kāpiti Coast flight (file image).

Air Chathams may cut Kāpiti flight if loan declared in default

Airline chief executive Duane Emeny said the $500,000 loan would be repaid and asked for a 10-business day extension to work out a payment plan.

Wed, May 27

Locals want speed limit on capital's Oriental Parade shared pathways

A Wellington residents' association is calling for a speed limit for cyclists and scooter riders on shared pathways along the city's harbour side promenade.

Mon, May 25

Hundreds protest the Government's planned job cuts.

Hundreds gather in Wellington for PSA protest against proposed cuts

At Sunday's demonstration, workers and union leaders warned of burnout, unemployment and deepening pressure on communities across New Zealand.

Sun, May 24

Police receive reports of dangerous dirt bike riders.

Nationwide arrests target illegal 'anti-social' dirt bike riders

Arrests have recently been made in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Eastern, Bay of Plenty and Wellington districts.

Sun, May 24

Wellington Water will soon be replaced by Tiaki Wai.

Mounting confusion over looming Wellington region water bills

New water entity Tiaki Wai drew scrutiny when it predicted a 14% increase in annual water bills for the region.

Sat, May 23

Wellington mayor surprised by Government's plan to slash public sector

Andrew Little has confirmed he's meeting with Finance Minister Nicola Willis to talk over the future of the public service and the impact on Wellington's economy.

Sat, May 23

The metal balls (left) spin at high speeds to break up the asbestos and refine into powder.

Groundbreaking trial could turn deadly asbestos into building material

Process that could destroy asbestos’ dangerous fibres and transform them into a useful by-product is being tested at the Silverstream Landfill in Wellington’s Hutt Valley.

Fri, May 22

Curators hope He Toi Whakairo inspires visitors to the national museum in large numbers.

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

Fri, May 22

Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (file image).

Moa Point plant won't be fully fixed until next year, officials say

Wellington Water and Wellington City Council say the wastewater treatment plant is expected to be fully restored by February 2027.

Wed, May 20

Desmond Leonard Eyre was killed in June 2008.

Dead cyclist’s son makes passionate plea for Wellington cycleways

Matthew Eyre stepped up to the speaker’s podium during hearings on the council’s annual plan on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, May 19

Wires on a Meridian high capacity EV chargers pulled off was reported to police.

Public electric vehicle charger useless after copper cables chopped

Hutt Valley resident Michael Taylor was in his friend's vehicle on Friday, when they pulled up to a high capacity charger by Avalon Park.

Tue, May 19

The New Zealand Transport Agency rejected a bid from the Greater Wellington Regional Council to allocate $11.7m for redeveloping Waterloo station.

NZTA rejects covering $145m of Wellington public transport projects

Transport Minister Chris Bishop said funding requests for regional and national projects significantly exceeded the forecast revenue available through the National Land Transport Fund.

Tue, May 19