Wellington Region

The body of a 49-year-old reported missing from Porirua in March has been found.

Wellington locals say they are excited to get back to work while ensuring that 2-metre distance.

A young humpback whale has been spotted cruising through the Wellington Harbour this morning.

A new digital hub showcasing Wellington eateries has been created, with all businesses that sign up eligible to receive a subsidy of up to $500.

A first-term Wellington city councillor is the subject of a code of conduct complaint over online criticism about another councillor.

Wellington is planning new events to help the city's economy recover after the Covid-19 lockdown.

An appointed fourth member on Featherston Community Board is likely after South Wairarapa District Council received no nominations.

Cindy Beavis, who died last month, was a founder of Access Radio and before that she was the first woman executive producer of Checkpoint and a Master Control radio operator at RNZ.

Cordons remain in place on Wellington's south coast after huge waves damaged houses prompting evacuations yesterday. Audio

Wellington police are looking for two people after they sped from officers and crashed, flipping their vehicle onto its roof.

A list of 10 infrastructure projects, including the Convention Centre, and the Omaroro Reservoir, have been submitted as "shovel-ready" projects to the government.

Three people have been arrested following a burglary and police chase in Wellington this afternoon.

Wairarapa's three mayors are urging local businesses to contact them if they're experiencing financial hardship and can't pay their rates.

Wellington councillors agreed to let some businesses and residents apply to defer their June rate payment to the end of the year.

Wellington's Interislander terminal has been named the preferred location for a single, multi-user ferry terminal.

Barry Keys, who died on Tuesday aged 82, will be remembered as the glue that kept Carterton District Council together at its foundation.

Hutt Hospital has created a new intensive care unit in less than two weeks, as hospitals around the country race to prepare for Covid-19.

The rule to keep 2 metres apart has been catching people out and provoking some tense moments for those out exercising.

New Zealand Post has stood down four courier workers in Wellington for not observing social distancing with each other on the job.

Even before coronavirus threw a spanner in the works in terms of everyone's plans, Saunders Shoes in Masterton was destined to shut its doors tomorrow for the final time. Audio