Wellington Region
Crash closes State Highway 2 at Petone
Drivers heading south towards Wellington are being asked to use another route.
Hurricanes defeat Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final
Hurricanes have secured their spot in the semi-finals, beating out the Rebels 47-20 in Wellington.
Search for Wellington man missing for more than a week continues
George Dominic, known as Niko, went missing after a car crash on 29 May, police say.
What happens when a public official announces an ADHD diagnosis
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has been praised for her decision to publicly announce she has ADHD.
Gang funeral may disrupt traffic in Wellington, police warn
Motorists are being warned of possible travel delays on Saturday as police monitor a gang funeral procession.
Chunk of major Wellington street off bounds for three months
A start will be made on demolishing the Civic's quake-prone administration building later this month.
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'significant traits of autism'
"It's still something I'm learning about myself. I've basically gone 40 years without this diagnosis," Wellington's mayor says.
Wellington councillors agree to more transport planning around CBD
Wellington councillors won't be putting the Golden Mile project on hold, but they have committed to more transport planning for the central business district.
'I smelt it, I felt it': Hope of stopping sewage overflows
Residents have complained of a horrible smell, visible sewage and toilet paper spilling out to sea for years.
Petone or Pito One? Time to have your say
Public consultation opens today on a proposal to correct the spelling of the Lower Hutt suburb Petone to Pito One.
Wellington City Council votes on whether to put Golden Mile project on hold
The Wellington City Council will vote today on a motion to put the Golden Mile pedestrianisation project on hold. Audio
Kāpiti Coast's last psychiatrist quits, as government fails to keep funding promise
One of the country's fastest growing regions - the Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington - is losing its only remaining psychiatrist. Audio
$150 a pop if caught breaking Wellington bus lane rules on camera
People driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
High Court rejects rapist's bid for name suppression
But the man's name will be kept secret to allow him time to appeal.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Police minimising response, defence says
Wellington police are being accused of downplaying their response when they arrested the victim on the night of his death.
4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles lower North Island
More than 16,000 people reported feeling the Monday night quake on Geonet's website.
'Anxious and frustrated' Godfrey Hirst workers strike over low pay offer
Apitialefaga Robin Tuiletufuga works the overnight shift as a yarn spinner at Godfrey Hirst's carpet wool factory in Lower Hutt.
Case of man who vanished from ferry now with coroner
The man, who has yet to be publicly identified, died after going missing from the early morning ferry one week ago.
Concerns for man missing from Lower Hutt
George Dominic, known as Niko, was last seen on Wednesday night.
Court hears of 111 call from house of slain Karori man
A woman who was in the house the night Karori man Rau Tongia died says she woke to what sounded like fireworks.