Wellington Region
Second person charged over aggravated robbery in Wellington
Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with aggravated robbery in relation to an attack in Wellington earlier this month in which a person was struck with a machete.
Bikes in Schools: primary school kids get pedalling
Mass bike-riding is the best thing that's ever happened to Titahi Bay School, says its principal Kerry Delaney. Thanks to the national initiative Bikes in Schools, more than 1,300 students from six… Audio, Gallery
Waste water leaking in central Wellington after pipe bursts
A wastewater pipe has burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street in central Wellington.
Wairarapa councils all lack disability, accessibility policies
None of Wairarapa's councils have a specific disability policy, which has been labelled a big surprise by one local campaigner.
Mau Whenua will occupy Shelly Bay until dispute is resolved
"We are resolute, we can wait." That's the message from iwi members and protesters occupying Wellington's Shelly Bay, where a development is planned.
Two dead after crash on Wellington motorway
A car drove the wrong way down a Wellington motorway for nearly 8km before fatally smashing into another vehicle on Tuesday morning.
Strong winds cancel Wellington ferry services
Wellington ferry services have been cancelled and port operations ceased with severe gales forecasted.
Petone Wharf closed for urgent repairs
The wharf has been closed for urgent repair work after an investigation found more than 20 of the piles were in poor or very poor condition.
Police name missing Wellington kayaker
Koyren Campbell, 22, is believed missing after his kayak was found floating near Tarakena Bay on Sunday afternoon.
'Out of control': Lake user pleads for cull of Canada geese
A Kapiti Coast local is frustrated about the number of Canada geese that he says are edging out native birds on a popular lake. Audio
Carterton mayor seeks input on 'significant' plans for district's future
Carterton locals are encouraged to contribute to two "significant" consultations for the future of the district, Mayor Greg Lang says.
Police say man's death not suspicious
The death of a man located in the northern Wellington suburb of Tawa has been deemed not suspicious by police.
Parliament axe attack accused bailed, review underway
A 31-year-old man accused of an axe attack on Parliament has been bailed to a secure mental health unit.
Body found in Wellington park
A person has been found dead at a park in the Wellington suburb of Tawa.
Man arrested after attack on Parliament
A man has been taken into police custody after launching an axe attack on Parliament this morning.
Magnitude 4.2 quake hits Wellington region early this morning
Wellingtonians were shaken by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake just before 5am today.
Wellington shaken by 4.5 magnitude earthquake overnight
Wellington region has had a sharp jolt this morning from a 4.5 earthquake just west of Upper Hutt.
Homicide investigation seeking information about silver car
An investigation is under way into the death of Rau Tongia, who is believed to have died about 4.30am on 20 December.
Nixon: Three Waters reforms must be led by locals
Three Waters reforms and resource management changes will shape 2021 as the start of "the most transformative change for decades" a Masterton councillor says.
First white kiwi hatched in captivity dies
The kiwi was named Manukura, meaning 'of chiefly status', and was considered to be a huge blessing by local iwi and the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.