Wellington Region

People have taken to social media posting photos of the chipped windscreens.

The station closed for three years on Christmas Eve, as part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure project.

The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.

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Damaged signs had been a gift from France to New Zealand, representing the friendship forged between the two countries following World War One.

Firefighters will return this morning to the scene in Upper Hutt's Wallaceville to check for any remaining hotspots.

The awful aroma from a wastewater treatment plant has long plagued residents of the Lower Hutt suburb.

A long-forgotten policy that's suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.

Police said it will remain closed throughout the morning, and Wellington City Council warn that ferry access and egress will also be impacted.

Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.

Most locals may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet.

Kenepuru Hospital services about 120,000 people.

Cretney thought the government's proposal to scrap regional councils could present some opportunities, if skills were retained.

The number of houses at risk is likely to increase, with modelling suggesting the effects of climate change will also increase in the future.

Police were called to the two-vehicle incident in Upper Hutt about 6.35pm.

Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes near Petone at 5.15am on Saturday.

Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.

The iconic station would close for about 36 months.

It's been eight decades since hundreds of children found a new home in Pahīatua during WWII.