Wellington Region
Police investigate after person dies in Upper Hutt
Police are investigating after a person died at a house in Upper Hutt yesterday.
Public transport headaches greet commuters returning to work
People in the country's two biggest commuter cities are facing heavy public transport disruption as they return to work this week.
Multiple people injured in aggravated robbery on Wellington bus
An aggravated robbery on a Lower Hutt bus left multiple people injured, police say.
Speed limit between Masterton and Featherston drops to 80km/h
Wairarapa commuters are outraged at proposed speed reduction plans for a major stretch of highway through Wairarapa, from Featherston to Masterton.
Wellington beaches closed to swimmers after storm
Most Wellington beaches were off-limits for swimmers on Thursday after the sewage treatment plant was forced to release wastewater due to heavy rainfall the night before.
Armed police detain person with toy gun and knife at Wellington mall
Police swarmed Johnsonville Mall in Wellington after receiving reports of someone acting suspiciously.
Toxic algae found in Hutt River, owners urged to keep dogs on leash
Dangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Hutt River, north of Wellington. Video
Ute smashes into New World in central Wellington
A ute has crashed into a wall at New World in central Wellington this morning.
Cause of Hutt Valley house fire probed
Fire and Emergency is investigating the cause of a house fire in Hutt Valley last night.
Woman remanded in custody after taking daughters
A Northland woman who allegedly abducted her two daughters from their court-appointed caregiver is being remanded in custody.
One found dead after house fire in Wellington
One person has been found dead after a house fire in a west-central Wellington suburb.
Most Wellington and Porirua buses to run on Saturday timetables until 27 January
Bus services in Wellington city and Porirua will be heavily reduced this month due to the national driver shortage and drivers' annual leave.
'Unacceptable': 29 drunk drivers caught in Wellington over New Year's Eve
Police caught 29 people drunk driving in Wellington over New Year's Eve, and say even one is an "unacceptable" risk.
Wellington benefactor: New knight motivated by desire to help city he loves
Mark Dunajtschik who helped to pay for Wellington's new children's hospital has been made a knight for his services to philanthropy.
Luggage X-ray malfunction causing flight delays at Wellington Airport
A malfunction in a luggage X-ray system at Wellington Airport has caused delays and queues.
Tramper lucky to be alive after taking fall that 'could have killed him'
The man was unprepared for his trek, going five hours with no food or water, police say.
Three dead in separate water incidents
Three people have died in separate water incidents in the North Island overnight.
Wellington's The Terrace blocked again by another slip
A large slip has further blocked the southern end of The Terrace in central Wellington.
A new road for holidaymakers but congestion grinch lingers
The Wellington Region has a new expressway for Christmas, but traffic congestion is still expected at its northern end over the busy holiday period.
Man jailed for secretly filming his encounters with 14 sex workers
Sex workers who were secretly filmed by a man during sex say it was an "absolute violation" of their privacy.
