Wellington Region
Person critically hurt after 'disturbing instance of extreme violence'
Hutt Valley Police are investigating what they are calling a disturbing instance of extreme violence, which has left someone with critical injuries.
Marae adds period care to Christmas parcels as costs bite
Kōkiri Marae has gifted about two and half thousand boxes of period products across three years.
Wellington Council scraps motorbike parking fees
In May the Wellington City Council voted to put in fees of $1 per hour for motorbikes to park.
Why Wellington ratepayers will have to fork out an extra $40 on average
Most of the extra costs would be included in the February bill.
Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington
Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings. Greater Wellington Regional Council public transport committee… Audio
Man admits to putting obstacles on popular bike track
Wellington police say a man has been "formally warned" over damage to mountain bike tracks on Mount Victoria near the city's CBD.
Wellington trains out of action for at least two weeks over summer
KiwiRail says track maintenance and major upgrades will see buses replace trains across most of the network from 26 December until 12 January.
'It's like biting into a slice of nostalgia' - Cafe famous for Island-inspired pies to close
Despite an honourable mention at this year's Wellington On a Plate - the cafe's reputation did not put enough money in the till. Audio
New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.
Six arrests after murder of man in Waikanae
Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at home last month, and died at the scene.
Roadside drug testing is about to start: how it will work
Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,
Native bird numbers double in Miramar Peninsula
Predator Free Wellington says efforts to eliminate predators have led to increased numbers of kōtare (kingfisher), pīwakawaka (fantail), riroriro (grey warbler), and tūi being observed.
Drug-dealing dad to lose more than half-a-million dollars in assets
Property, motorbikes and bank deposits are being stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer.
Getting through a natural disaster with a disability
A new emergency preparedness guide developed by, and for, disabled people, has been unveiled.
Stars in town, movie buffs amped for Avatar 3 premiere
Filmmaker James Cameron will be in the capital with actors Cliff Curtis and Sam Worthington for the premiere of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash.
Black Caps beat Windies inside three days
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the home team cruised to victory.
Regions must band together to avoid being pushed, Wellington mayor says
The region needs to plan a response to the call for simpler more cost-effective local government or risk changes being "imposed" upon them, Andrew Little says.
Te Papa exhibition takes visitors on a journey into nature
Breathe | Mauri Ora opens at Te Papa this weekend and uses an immersive experience to explore the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath. Audio
Nearly 1200 dog-related complaints in Wairarapa over 2024/25 year
Animal control officers in Wairarapa councils were kept busy with nearly 1200 dog-related call outs during the last financial year.
House badly damaged by fire in Wellington's Karori
A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation but a firefighter says all other occupants are accounted for.
