Terrace Tunnel northbound night closures begin on Sunday October 30, 2026 Wellington drivers heading north through the Terrace Tunnel will be diverted from Sunday 1 November as work begins on the Karo Drive intersection, with further… ...
Six apprentices bring Hidden Gardens hunt back to Wellington October 29, 2026 Discover Wellington’s Hidden Gardens from 2 November, follow clues to apprentice-created gardens and vote for your favourite by 30 November. ...
Wellington mystery dinner backs Kaibosh food rescue October 29, 2026 Chef Max Gordy’s Wellington mystery dinner on 29 October will support Kaibosh’s food rescue work across the region. ...
Alice Miller returns to Wellington writing roots after 15 years overseas October 28, 2026 After 15 years living in Europe, New Zealand writer Alice Miller is returning to the Wellington university where she trained, with a year-long residency that… ...
Capital Times returns online October 27, 2026 Wellington readers can revisit decades of local news, arts and city life as Capital Times joins Agenda magazine and W5 in the Wellington City Recollect… ...
Wellington waterfront road closed as severe winds batter city October 26, 2026 Powerful winds have forced the closure of part of Wellington's waterfront road after cyclists were knocked off their bikes and wing mirrors were blown off… ...
Deputy mayor says new fast-track application lodged for Johnsonville Mall October 25, 2026 A new fast-track resource consent application has been lodged for Johnsonville Mall, according to Wellington Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty, raising fresh hopes that the northern… ...
Newlands motorway ramps to close as roadworks spread across Wellington October 25, 2026 Residents using the Newlands onramps to State Highway 1 will need to find alternative routes onto the motorway on several nights next week, as NZ… ...
Wellington’s Diwali festival to light up waterfront with music, dance and fireworks October 23, 2026 Wellington’s waterfront will come alive with Indian music, dance, food and family celebrations on Sunday 25 October as the city’s Diwali Festival of Lights returns… ...
Onslow College foundations set for late November as major rebuild advances October 22, 2026 Onslow College's major campus redevelopment has reached another visible milestone, with groundworks under way and foundations for its new two-storey Block X building expected to… ...
Wellington writer finishes story on airport floor, then wins $15,000 October 22, 2026 Wellington writer Mikee Donato finished a short story on the floor at Auckland Airport, submitted it nine minutes before the deadline, and won the $15,000… ...
Ghostly figures to light up Nairn Street Cottage after dark October 22, 2026 Ghostly figures will appear in Nairn Street Cottage’s upstairs windows from Halloween, as Wellington artist Matt Tini turns everyday rituals into an artwork exploring gender,… ...
Performance Pilates to close after 24 years in Wellington October 20, 2026 A Wellington Pilates studio that has operated for 24 years will close at the end of October, with its founder saying economic pressures and changes… ...
Wellington university staff to strike on Wednesday as exams get underway October 19, 2026 Tertiary staff at Wellington universities will strike on 21 October from 1.15pm to 5pm. Students are urged to check university notices during exams and study… ...
South Wellington Intermediate’s Cavemen win national Bandquest title October 19, 2026 A band of Year 8 students from South Wellington Intermediate School has won the 2026 Rockshop Bandquest National Final, taking the top prize ahead of… ...
Nine groups call for halt to Strathmore housing land sale before election October 15, 2026 Nine Wellington housing, social service and community organisations are urging Kāinga Ora to stop the sale of nearly one hectare of publicly owned land in… ...
Wellington measles case prompts warning to check symptoms and vaccinations October 14, 2026 A confirmed case of measles in Wellington linked to international travel has prompted health authorities to urge residents to check their vaccination records and remain… ...
Rongotai blood mystery solved as woman reveals e-scooter accident October 14, 2026 The mystery surrounding a large pool of human blood found in a pedestrian underpass beneath Wellington Airport has been solved, with a woman coming forward… ...
More than 1,000 young artists take over Newtown galleries October 12, 2026 More than 1,000 children had sculptures displayed in Newtown galleries from 5 to 11 October as part of CASTOMANIAC. ...
Louis Baker releases second album ahead of Wellington show October 12, 2026 Wellington musician Louis Baker has released his nine-track album Trouble before a hometown show at Meow Nui on 31 October. ...
Winners announced for Volunteer Wellington’s 2026 Community Film Challenge October 11, 2026 A Wellington film made for Dress for Success has won a community creativity award as the charity reports helping 155 people into work this year. ...Winners announced for Volunteer Wellington’s 2026 Community Film Challenge (October 11, 2026) A Wellington film made for Dress for Success has won a community creativity award as the charity reports helping 155 people into work this year. ...
Wellington publisher brings Dame Lisa Carrington’s new children’s adventure to life (October 10, 2026) Wellington-based Huia Publishers has released a new children's picture book by Dame Lisa Carrington, taking young readers on a camping adventure that explores courage, teamwork… ...
Pool of blood found in Rongotai tunnel, Police seek witnesses (October 10, 2026) Police have confirmed that a large pool of blood discovered in a pedestrian tunnel beneath Wellington Airport was human, and are appealing for information to… ...
Free party welcomes Wellington back to City Gallery (October 9, 2026) Wellingtonians are invited to a free party on Friday 9 October to celebrate the reopening of City Gallery Wellington after more than two years away… ...
Bunny Street and Brooklyn transport upgrades get go-ahead (October 8, 2026) Street upgrades outside Wellington Railway Station and through Brooklyn have been approved by Wellington City Council. The Council’s Te Takere Regulatory Processes Committee gave the… ...
Hutt Road upgrades improve crossings and connections to Te Ara Tupua (October 6, 2026) People walking, cycling and catching buses through the Jarden Mile intersection now have improved crossings and connections following upgrades to Hutt Road. The work includes… ...
Paintball fired at pair on Willis Street from passing vehicle (October 6, 2026) A man and woman standing outside a central Wellington bar were targeted with a paintball gun fired from a passing vehicle on Thursday night. The… ...
Wellington considers switch to land-value rates (October 5, 2026) Wellington residents and businesses will be asked whether the city should switch from capital-value to land-value rates as part of a major review of how… ...
Heritage changes could allow 550 more Courtenay Place apartments (October 4, 2026) Changes to Wellington’s heritage planning rules could allow an estimated 550 additional apartments in the Courtenay Place area. The Government plans to modify height limits… ...
Greg O’Connor elected unopposed as Wellington city councillor (October 2, 2026) Former Ōhāriu MP Greg O’Connor has been elected unopposed to Wellington City Council after no other candidates entered the Takapū/Northern General Ward by-election. Nominations closed… ...
Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai face charges over Moa Point wastewater discharges (October 1, 2026) Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai each face 10 charges over alleged unlawful wastewater discharges from the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Greater Wellington filed… ...
Man charged after Courtenay Place arcade incident (September 30, 2026) A 32-year-old man has been charged after a member of the public reported an incident at a Courtenay Place arcade in central Wellington. Police said… ...
Delicious Dining to Top Quality Service: Nine New Members Join the Wellington News Business Directory (September 30, 2026) From finding a mechanic or mortgage adviser to booking dinner, renovating a kitchen, ordering fresh meat and seafood, or finding community support, nine new members… ...
Police rescue seal pup near Wellington Railway Station (September 29, 2026) A young seal spotted crossing Hutt Road has been safely returned to the water after Wellington Police and the Department of Conservation worked together to… ...
Level 1 water restrictions now in force in Wellington City (September 28, 2026) Level 1 water restrictions are now in force across Wellington City as the region prepares for increased water demand over summer. The restrictions came into… ...
Te Papa marks 75 years of Māori Women’s Welfare League (September 27, 2026) A new exhibition at Te Papa is marking 75 years of the Māori Women’s Welfare League and its work supporting wāhine Māori and whānau across… ...
Wellington councils spent nearly $250,000 on reform bid now delayed until after election (September 25, 2026) Wellington councils spent nearly $250,000 preparing a regional amalgamation proposal under a three-month Government timetable, only for the decision on whether it will progress to… ...
Treescape trims Tawa’s Bucket Tree after National Title Win (September 24, 2026) Tawa’s famous Bucket Tree has had its annual specialist prune, just months after being named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. Treescape New Zealand… ...
52,000 back FENZ inquiry as firefighters strike at Parliament (September 23, 2026) Firefighters walked off the job for an hour on Wednesday as more than 52,000 people backed calls for a full independent inquiry into Fire and… ...
Moa Point flooded five times before February treatment plant failure, report finds (September 22, 2026) Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant experienced five flooding events in the months before its major failure on 4 February, a newly released investigation has… ...
