Wellington Region

Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.

The man's lawyer says he was insane at the time of the fatal fire, but the Crown says he knew lighting the fire was morally wrong and could kill people

Priests say they will stay until the Finance Minister meets them to discuss sanctions on Israel. Audio

A new observatory with a powerful telescope has just opened in South Wairarapa. Audio

A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio

Students, teachers and whānau filled Wellington's waterfront with waiata and banners in support of te reo Māori.

Protestors say shutting the landmark bridge has deprived Wellington of a major drawcard during one of its busiest weekends.

Protestors have begun a tit for tat with Wellington City Council, removing fencing that blocks off the City to Sea bridge, which is planned for demolition.

A man plans to "muck around in the creeks" after gaining a two-year gold prospecting permit near Zealandia.

Maya Moore caused $2 million in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.

Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.

The council plans to construct a predator fence that will stop such animals from getting into the area.

Of the 38 structures identified as high priority in Carterton, four were categorised as urgent.

The Lower Hutt plant has been notorious in the community for causing a stink.

The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.

A Te Aro building was surrounded by police, firefighters and paramedics, while "distraction devices" were used to engage with the man.

As it happened: Police will remain at the Webb Street address conducting further enquiries.

The 48-year-old man, who is known to the woman, was arrested last night.

A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.

The union says hundreds of workers across libraries, recreation, and city safety are facing uncertainty.