Wellington Region

Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.

Erotica being left around the Eastbourne has locals asking questions.

A warm day in Wellington has renewed the debate on whether to push forward the summer break, to make the most of the best weather.

Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.

Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.

Wellington musicians are mourning the loss of a unique gig in their home town, after news that the Homegrown festival will no longer be held in the capital.

The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio

Police are working to determine the full circumstances of what occurred, and the investigation remains ongoing.

"It honestly just sounded like they were dropping metal pipes on the ceiling above my room and it went on for a good hour."

Wellington Phoenix scored in the eighth and final minute of extra time to complete a stunning 3-2 A-League win over Newcastle.

Police say the operation sent a clear message to those wanting to participate in disruptive and illegal activity.

Buses on the number 2 route will get longer instead of higher, as the Karori and Seatoun tunnels cannot accommodate double-deckers.

Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 57 near Levin at 9.30am, which closed the road for more than an hour.

2024 was tough, but "there's more of an energy in the city" now the new year has dawned, owners say.

Fifteen fire crews found a one-storey building fully alight when they arrived at the scene.

The first weather warnings for 2025 could come next week, MetService says, but not before we enjoy a "long-awaited summer feel".

A fire is burning on a hill above State Highway 2 between Wellington city and the Hutt Valley.

The council plans to dig up 1000 cubic metres of materials as it tries to clear a dump site .

New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says the... Audio

The algae is a neurotoxin that acts like snake venom and could be very harmful to humans and lethal for dogs according to Greater Wellington Regional Council expert.