Wellington Region
501 deportee sentenced for attack on juggling 'icon' who later died in Loafers Lodge fire
A year before Loafers Lodge fire victim Michael "Mike the Juggler" Wahrlich died, he was beaten for almost 20 minutes in his apartment by a man who wanted a cigarette.
Lower Hutt's Twilight Christmas Parade cancelled
An organiser said the accident at the Avondale Christmas Parade last weekend in which six people were injured after a car rolled into the crowd was a factor in the decision.
Man found dead after snorkelling at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa
A man has been found dead after snorkelling at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa yesterday.
'It's not working' - Councillor says Wellington mayor should resign
A Wellington City councillor says mayor Tory Whanau isn't able to give "the 150 percent that's needed" to lead the capital. Audio
Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages
He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP service station.
Some Wellington councillors question Whanau's ability to stay in role
One councillor said mayor Tory Whanau should "stand aside" while others at a meeting on Thursday expressed support.
Wellington welcomes wild-born kiwi for first time in 150 years
The Capital Kiwi Project made the discovery of two pēpē kiwi on Monday. Audio
Wellington Zoo welcomes baby giraffe, first since 2004
A baby giraffe has been born at Wellington Zoo for the first time in nearly two decades.
Green MP slams 'double standards' over coverage of mayor's public drinking
Julie Anne Genter says male politicians have been "drunk in public for decades" without the kind of coverage Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is getting.
Review: Kraftwerk's vintage men-machines perfectly at home in 2023
In an age where ChatGPT presents an approximation of human thought, Kraftwerk's man-machine feels very present, writes Nic Gorman. Video
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau admits alcohol problem
She's admitted having a drinking problem after another incident of drunken behaviour in public and says she's since sought professional help.
Drugs and weapons seized during police operation in Wairarapa
One person has been arrested while drugs, weapons and a vehicle have been seized during a police operation today.
Concerns over man posing as building inspector visiting Wellington properties
The city council is warning residents to be on the alert for a man visiting homes claiming to be a building inspector.
Regional council begins probe of Lower Hutt wastewater plant stench
An investigation is being launched into a strong odour coming from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Thousands attend Wairarapa events despite economic headwinds
More than 18,000 visitors attended Wairarapa events in the past two weeks, giving the region a tourism boost after a slower winter.
One dead in crash in Tararua District
One person has died in a crash in the Tararua District between Woodville and Dannevirke.
Gang funeral procession has arrived in Foxton
A procession of Head Hunters gang members travelling from Auckland to Foxton to attend a senior member's funeral have arrived.
Tramper airlifted from Tararua Ranges after beacon activated
Police say a tramper rescued from the Tararua Ranges did everything right by using a distress beacon.
Man makes court appearance in relation to fatal Naenae hit-and-run
A 36-year-old man has appeared in the Lower Hutt District Court in relation to the fatal hit-and-run in Naenae last week.
Funding a sticking point as Wellington Water plans fix of 1000 leaks
Wellington City Council is set to consider how it would pay for the repair of the leaks during the current financial year.