Wellington Region
Porirua mayor calls for Wellington water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, 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.
Second person dies after stolen ute collision in lower North Island
The 16-year-old driver of the stolen ute died after colliding head-on with another vehicle on State High way 1 last Friday. Now, a passenger has also died.
Did a student union buy a tank for the Vietnam War?
In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the war - but did it go to the Viet Cong to buy a tank? Audio
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.
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.
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.
Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside hospital
Police say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
Junior police officers 'justified' in chasing vehicle that crashed, killing two
The watchdog says the crash was caused by driver CJ-Lee Taingahue, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, drove dangerously and lost control.
Phoenix fear no one in A-League play-offs
Wellington Phoenix's David Dome says his side fears no one going into the A-League men's play-offs.
Firearm discharged outside Wellington Hospital
Police say Wellington Hospital is no longer in lockdown after a gun was fired outside the main entrance this evening
Hit and run victim left lying on the road for an hour
The victim of a recent hit-and-run in Wellington lay seriously injured in the middle of a dark road for up to an hour, before being found by a rideshare driver.
Barbarouses, Barry sweep Phoenix season awards
Mackenzie Barry and Kosta Barbarouses have claimed the supreme honours at the Wellington Phoenix awards.
Wellington's City Gallery to close for two years
The major central gallery will shut its doors within weeks due to construction work at Te Ngākau Civic Square. Audio
Cleaning up an entire coastline - alone
Melissa Lieser plans to walk 33km to clean up every beach from Ōwhiro Bay to Oriental Bay.
Place naming authority considers Petone change
The area was once a pā of Te Āti Awa but the traditional name was misspelt during colonial settlement.
Risky sewerage pipe could cause major motorway to slump
A 60-year-old sewerage pipe that runs under State Highway Two would cause the motorway to slump if it collapses, Wellington Water has revealed.
ANZ Premiership Netball: Silver Fern Maddy Gordon injured as Pulse overcome Southern Steel
The Central Pulse withstood a Southern Steel onslaught to prevail 54-46 in their ANZ Premiership Netball match in Wellington.
Woman accused of killing 79-year-old also charged with fraud
Helen Gregory was found dead in her Wellington home, with a teacher accused of her murder.