Government names new Cook Strait ferries Kupe and Cook
The Government has confirmed KiwiRail will operate New Zealand’s two new Cook Strait rail ferries, which will be named Kupe and Cook when they enter […]
Transport
Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards
Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and […]
Dreamgirls mural brings Matariki storytelling to Wellington streetscape
A new public artwork celebrating Matariki has been created in central Wellington through a collaboration between Dreamgirls Art Collective and jewellery brand Pandora. The large-scale […]
Gas leak closes Mount Victoria intersection
A gas leak closed part of Mount Victoria this morning after a gas main was struck near the intersection of Pirie Street and Austin Street. […]
Wastewater overflow affects SH2 near Ngauranga
A wastewater overflow on State Highway 2 near Ngauranga is continuing to affect traffic and discharge into Wellington Harbour through stormwater drains. Wellington Water said […]
Wellington drivers urged to take care in wild weather
Wellington City motorists are being urged to take extra care as wind and rain continue to affect roads across the lower North Island. Police are […]
Wellington Businesses Back Community News
A new group of Wellington businesses has joined the Wellington News Business Directory as founding members, helping support independent community news while making it easier […]
Bus and car crash closes central Wellington intersection
A crash between a bus carrying high school students and a car closed a major central Wellington intersection on Monday morning. Police said State Highway […]
Shared path reopens, coastal swell warnings remain
The shared path between Ngauranga and Petone has reopened after heavy swells eased this afternoon, but people are still being urged to take care as […]
Train derails at Khandallah Station, six injured
Emergency services responded to a train derailment at Khandallah Station in Wellington on Saturday evening, with reports that six passengers were injured. Police said they […]
