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Endangered bats heard in Wellington region for first time in years
The animals are the rarest mammals in New Zealand and were feared to be extinct in the lower North Island.

Sheep farmers cutting costs, looking for new income sources as prices plummet
One of them said Wellington was "a vortex sucking cash out of the rest of the economy".

Melbourne Victory lose key player ahead of Phoenix clash
Melbourne Victory will be without their influential midfielder Zinédine Machach for the A-League semi-final series against the Wellington Phoenix.

Police issue warrant over Wellington Hospital firearm incident
Kalais Grant - who is facing charges of possessing a knife and threatening violence during an altercation at the hospital - has failed to appear in Wellington District Court.

Water restrictions set to ease in Greater Wellington
Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua will move down to Level 1 water restrictions on Wednesday, Wellington Water says.

Four injured in Hawke’s Bay crash after car clocked going 130kph
Two people who were critically injured in the incident remain in Wellington Hospital.

With the City Gallery closed for two years, what's next for Wellington?
The closure of the building won't stop the gallery from bringing art to the capital, its boss says.

Man arrested after gun incident at Wellington Hospital
The 22-year-old man is the third person to be arrested in connection with the incident.

Woman wanted by police believed to be in Wellington area
Police are asking the public to help find a woman who has breached her bail conditions.

Florist says Julie Anne Genter exchange was 'massive imbalance of power'
The Wellington woman says she felt degraded and humiliated after being confronted by the Green MP.

Man accused of wielding machete outside Wellington Hospital granted bail
Police said a second man responded to the machete threat by firing a gun in a hospital car park.

Wellington fireworks and sky lantern ban to be lifted
But Fire and Emergency still wants people to check out public pyrotechnic displays instead of pulling out a box of fireworks.

Plans for permanent cycleway in Wellington suburb on hold
Wellington City Council have put plans to build a permanent cycleway in Brooklyn on hold after losing over half of its funding.

Decommissioned dam considered to help increase Wellington's water supply
Wellington Water could bring a decommissioned 113-year-old dam back into service to increase future water supply.

Cheat sheet: The low-down on Wellington Phoenix’s semifinal
Wellington Phoenix will play Melbourne Victory over two legs for a place in the A-League grand final. Are they a chance?

Two in hospital after stolen ute crash north of Wellington
Two people remain in hospital after a stolen ute, driving in the wrong lane, caused a head-on collision in Otaki, north of Wellington.

Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City will meet this Friday to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.

Superstock title goes to 17-year-old Wellingtonian
Wellington 17-year-old Trent James became one of the few visiting drivers to ever win a Manawatu Superstock title on the final night of the speedway season in Palmerston North.

Perenara sets new record as Hurricanes bounce back in style
Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara scored the 63rd try of his career to wrap up a big win over the Waratahs in Wellington.

Man arrested after allegedly firing weapon near Wellington Hospital
A man who allegedly fired a weapon during a fight near Wellington Hospital Wednesday has been arrested.

Heavy swell warning for Wellington, Wairarapa
The swells could be as high as 4.5 metres and thunderstorms are possible also, MetService says.