Wellington Region
Man at centre of Lower Hutt police stand-off appears in court
The 25-year-old will next appear in court on 10 July.
Wellington's Tory Whanau creates mayoral business group
The group will provide advice on council projects and spark new ideas for the future of the city.
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to crash charges
The former justice minister was charged with careless driving and failing to accompany a police officer after a late-night crash.
'Cloaks are really sacred to our people': Possum pelt exchange fosters indigenous bond
An Aboriginal delegation of possum skin cloak knowledge holders have shared information with Māori of an animal which is sacred in Australia but a pest in Aotearoa.
Native skinks cause cost blowout for town's sewage tank
Moving a native population of northern grass skinks has contributed to the doubling of the cost of a Porirua sewage tank.
Wellington's job listings plummet
But a recruitment firm is attributing a huge increase in applications to public sector job cuts.
Woman accused of Khandallah murder to stay in prison awaiting bail application outcome
A 52-year-old woman, whose identity remains suppressed, faces one charge of murder and one count of obtaining thousands of dollars by deception.
Hundreds protest outside controversial conference in Wellington
At least 500 people gathered on Saturday for a pro-trans solidarity rally in central Wellington.
'It's going to be huge': Phoenix sell out Sky Stadium
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is calling it a "historic moment" - not only for the team, but the city, too
Second-string Canes survive Moana scare
The Hurricanes have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika in Wellington.
Fred again.. passport saga could have been handled better - review
An urgent passport renewal for a Wellington DJ was processed normally, but there were privacy concerns.
Father who accidentally killed son while reversing avoids conviction
The judge discharged him without conviction, calling the situation "a tragedy".
Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
Empty Loafers Lodge building a 'stark' reminder of failure and tragedy
Members of the community gathered quietly before dawn on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Loafers Lodge blaze, which killed five men.
Relief teacher shortage, rising staff sickness sees schools struggling to stay open
Classes are being split up and students sent home as staffing falls below safe levels.
Controversial event at Te Papa to go ahead
It's organised by Inflection Point NZ to stop what it calls "gender indoctrination and medicalisation" of children. Speakers inlcude Brian Tamaki and former National MP Simon O'Connor
Primary school asks students to stay home due to lack of staff
Mt Cook School posted on social media on Wednesday afternoon, saying half its staff were off sick with Covid.
Has anything changed since the Loafers Lodge fire?
The hostel fire that killed five people a year ago today changed other residents' lives and prompted government rethinks.
Te Papa assessing whether to allow anti-trans conference
Wellington's mayor says she's deeply concerned the rhetoric being discussed at the event will be harmful to the trans and queer community.
Man charged with murder over 2019 death
Police say the investigation team has worked hard to get to this point and provide answers for Kawana's family.