Wellington Region
Man ordered to give up $600k he profited from illegal gambling, money laundering
Thomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running "high turnover" poker games both in person and on online gambling platforms.
Rau Tongia murder trial: Lead defendant did not shoot him - defence
Defence for the lead defendant in the Karori murder trial says his client did not shoot Rau Tongia and that the science supports that.
Council wasn't advised of ageing water mains under Thorndon Quay - business group
Businesses are concerned the cycleway being built will end up being ripped up due to an ageing pipe network underneath.
Speed bumps slow emergency vehicle responses - councillor
Life-saving minutes are being lost because the new bumps slow emergency vehicle response times, a Wellington councillor says. Audio
Struggle continues for Wellington businesses
Even a swim school is feeling the impact of government cuts.
Water pistol thought to be firearm sparked school lockdown
A lockdown at Onslow College in Wellington was sparked by a motorcyclist who had a water pistol that was mistaken for a firearm, police say.
Person dies after being hit by moving car in Lower Hutt garage
A person has died after being struck by a moving car in a Lower Hutt garage on Sunday night.
Don’t you forget about me: The art of Gen X
Raised in an analogue world, Generation X were the first youth to have scientific calculators, video players, video games, CDs and finally computers. So what does the art they've made tell us? Audio
Upper Hutt mayor whips Wellington Water for failures
It wasn't just the mayor, either - other council leaders aired their problems with its deep-seated cultural issues. Audio
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defendant says she did not supply gun
A defendant in the Karori murder trial says she did not supply the gun which killed Rau Tongia.
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
Woman pleads not guilty to Khandallah grandmother's murder
Helen Gregory, 79, was found dead in her home in January after what police called a "violent act".
Transport Agency's $1.3m consultant spend for Wellington projects
Staff working on a second Mt Victoria Tunnel and the Basin Reserve upgrade were paid $175,000 - but consultants were paid nearly $1.3 million.
Hospital using kombucha by-product as flesh stand-in
Scoby is described as a great replacement for human tissue to use for training and education. Audio
'I never win anything' - Lucky Taylor Swift ticket winner left with big choice
A Wellington primary raised $112,500 by raffling off two tickets, but the winner now faces a dilemma: who to take with her. Audio
House ablaze in Paraparaumu Beach
Nobody was believed to be inside, but ambulances were on site.
Safety officers proving their worth on deterring student fights in Porirua
The mayor says an initiative centred on the main railway station is off to a good start.
Rates double over decade
The ratepayers in the southern district have borne the brunt of a cumulative increase of 138 percent since 2015, compared to about 58 percent in Masterton, and 70 percent in Carterton.
Netball: Pulse beat Tactix to secure grand final hosting rights
The Pulse have won their fifth minor premiership and will host the ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Tactix 58-44 in Wellington.
'We've waited 45 years' - Battle continues over site of Erebus memorial
Auckland and Wellington are still being considered for a future Erebus memorial site, causing strong debate and fears it may be too late for family members.