Wellington Region
Hit-and-run driver swerved into relative, sending him flying, then drove off
The victim's sister said that for 1071 days the family had lived under the weight of trauma, grief and injustice.
Patients dying waiting for treatment - cancer specialist
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
'Brutal' 18 months sees iconic Wellington coffee brand sell up
Matt Lamason has sold the People's Coffee brand. Audio
'Massive guesswork and speculation': Defence closes in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments, and the jury will being deliberations on Wednesday morning.
Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for workers
The cafe owner have sent an open letter to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
Wellington campus sausage sizzle serves free condoms and safe sex message
Adulttoymegastore joined Vic Uni students to serve up bangers and 600 condoms to highlight rising STI rates. Audio
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
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.
Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned home
The large, 1980s-era home in Wellington had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio
Passengers given 'toilet supplies' while trapped 3 hours on train
Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.
Transmission Gully led to fewer road deaths, faster travel - report
Infometrics looked at the economic and social benefits of recently built highways Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti Expressways.
Cheers, boos, and a sprinkling of 'holy water' at election event
Aro Valley's 'meet the candidates' local body elections event has been known for not being conventional. Audio
'Finely balanced': Psychiatrist changes assessment on Loafers Lodge accused
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.
SH2 Remutaka Hill to remain closed overnight due to severe gales
MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.
'We need to work together': Health Minister shrugs off frosty reception at nurses' conference
Dozens of delelates at the Nurses Organisation annual conference turned their backs on Simeon Brown during his speech.
Watch: Wellington Circus Hub marks 20 years with big plans
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
Trapped driver rescued after truck rolls in high winds
MetService has forecast strong northwesterlies up to 130km/h with heavy rain and thunderstorms lashing South Island. Audio
Wellington's City to Sea Bridge set for maintenance work
The long-contested bridge could get some renewal work instead of being demolished, with new government guidance set to decide its future.
Crash after ram raid closes Porirua road
One of the vehicles was wanted in relation to a ram raid at a Newlands service station, police said.
Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.