Wellington Region

Police are investigating reports of a firearm sighting in the Wellington surburb of Johnsonville but say there is no risk to the public.

The price tag would also include one new multi-unit development.

Six other contenders including current mayor Tory Whanau have announced they plan to run. Audio

Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio

RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.

An electric ferry which has sat idle in Wellington's harbour for the past nine months should return to service next month.

The case centred around a surprise 50th birthday party at a Stokes Valley address in December 2023.

Police said they were called to the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.

But passengers have been saved from huge fare hikes, after regional councillors voted to adopt lower revenue targets than requested by NZTA.

It was found on a walkway near where Abdulhassan Nabizadah was found critically hurt.

With 3000 dogs needing to be rehomed as the racing ban looms, Greyhounds for Pets brought its campaign to the feet of Parliament. Audio

Police are investigating after being alerted to footage of a bus driving in the wrong lane into oncoming traffic in Wellington.

A 23-year-old charged with the murder of Simon Bird has been granted name suppression in Wellington District Court today.

Wellington city councillors will seek an exemption from the government's speed limit reversal rules.

Thomas Basire was last seen walking towards Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, on 24 November last year.

Former Cabinet minister David Parker has signalled his retirement from Parliament in May - but not to enter local politics. Audio

Little has been sought after by Labour to run on the party ticket for mayor - up against incumbent Tory Whanau.

The majority of cases were from the Hutt Valley, mostly people who used a pool, or had contact with someone who used a pool.

Wellington's public transport operator is preparing public transport in the Hutt Valley for changes ahead of September's RiverLink programme works.