Latest from Wellington

Up close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experience

The close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.

'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival

'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'

'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation

"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."

Application for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissed

A $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.

Wellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quits

Sarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.

Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters

Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.

Tsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quake

People should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.

Air NZ cabin crew settle employment stoush

The company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.

'I don't feel safe': MP challenges colleagues to walk capital streets

List MP Nicola Willis says she doesn't feel safe walking around her home town.

'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in Wellington

Gender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.

Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.

'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO role

The switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.

'Agitation and protest' still needed in queer community: activist

The Wellington queer activist says there's been wild change since the 1960s.

Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again

Levin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.

Woman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murder

She has had her interim name suppression extended.

Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up

The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.

'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin Ryder

Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.

Wellington City takes first step to establish Māori ward

Councillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.