Wellington Region
Man facing charges after woman's death in Paraparaumu
The 48-year-old man, who is known to the woman, was arrested last night.
Loafers Lodge resident's final moments heard on 111 call
A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.
More than 60 jobs to go at Wellington City Council
The union says hundreds of workers across libraries, recreation, and city safety are facing uncertainty.
Wellington's Carillon cladding under scrutiny
The cladding outside the bell tower is now being tested, but the Ministry for Culture and Heritage says it expected the 'unexpected'.
City to Sea bridge closed as demolition preparations begin
Some Wellingtonians are dismayed that the council has closed a bridge linking the city to sea.
The right note: An orchestra nurturing rural youth
Cellist Caitlin Morris says the Wairarapa Youth Orchestra nurtures a new generation of musicians and gives rural youth an important social outlet.
Weather strands Air NZ passengers in Wellington
Thunderstorms lashed Wellington overnight, with strong winds closing parts of SH2.
DIY crew nail it for pest-free Te Horo
A garage in Te Horo is buzzing to the sounds of backyard builders making traps to protect birds moving between the coast and the Tararua range.
Remutaka Hill reopens but strong wind persists, caution urged
High winds hit parts of the North Island, while heavy rain and snow are forecast in the South.
Julia DeLuney to serve at least 18 years for mother's murder
DeLuney was found guilty of the violent murder by a Wellington High Court jury in July.
CCTV footage shows Loafers Lodge accused putting knife up his jumper
The court has been showed detailed footage of the accused's movements over three days from 10 May.
'Industrial-sized puffball of mould': Call for abandoned home to be torn down
Neighbours have had enough and aren't convinced about the owner's promise to demolish it. Audio
DeLuney to be sentenced for murder of her mother today
A jury found Deluney guilty of the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in July.
Accused arsonist stopped his medication before fatal fire
The lawyer for the man accused of lighting the Loafers Lodge fire says he had not taken his schizophrenia medication for a month.
Public asked to avoid area in Lower Hutt as police respond to incident
There is no current threat to public safety.
Academic sorry for comment about 'hanging' dairy industry bosses
Victoria University's Mike Joy asked: "How about we bring back hanging for industry CEOs?" on social media.
Children's history lessons end as historians lose jobs
Two historians who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam are losing their jobs. Audio
'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires
Maya Moore denies lighting fires at two Wairarapa properties.
'Unprecedented response': Council weighs pros, cons on Cape Palliser road closure
South Wairarapa District Council has received more than 3500 submissions, with 80 percent opposed to the bylaw. Audio
Loafers Lodge murder-accused previously convicted of attempted arson
He told a forensic psychiatrist voices in his head told him to burn the place down, a court has heard.
