Wellington Region

Vehicles will soon be banned from accessing a scenic stretch of South Wairarapa coastline for at least two years.

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has ruled out a bid for central government next year, but says it could be on the cards in 2029.

Renewal and strengthening costs will be around $7 million, much lower than the $36m for demolition, Diane Calvert says.

Porirua police say they are seeking information on a group of illegal dirt bike riders who have been terrifying livestock and damaging newly planted native trees.

The victim's sister said that for 1071 days the family had lived under the weight of trauma, grief and injustice.

Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell treatments are being given extra chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says. Audio

Matt Lamason has sold the People's Coffee brand. Audio

Lawyers have delivered their final arguments, and the jury will being deliberations on Wednesday morning.

The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.

Adulttoymegastore joined Vic Uni students to serve up bangers and 600 condoms to highlight rising STI rates. Audio

A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.

The large, 1980s-era home in Wellington had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.

A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio

Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.

Infometrics looked at the economic and social benefits of recently built highways Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti Expressways.

Aro Valley's 'meet the candidates' local body elections event has been known for not being conventional. Audio

Dr Oliver Hansby initially said the accused had an insanity defence available to him, but the psychiatrist said access to further evidence saw him change that opinion.

MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.

Dozens of delelates at the Nurses Organisation annual conference turned their backs on Simeon Brown during his speech.

After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio