Wellington Region

Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.

Job cuts, working from home and customers watching their wallets have all created a perfect storm for retailers in Wellington.

Police intercepted a number of calls in the weeks following Rau Tongia's death, a court has heard.

Waka Kotahi has appealed to motorists to delay journeys because there are still significant delays travelling out of the city.

"That's often the only way to pay for it despite the controversy," one says.

Police are trying to track down a motorist whose vehicle struck a pedestrian in central Wellington on Monday night.

Google Maps data was used to pinpoint the location of those accused of murdering Rau Tongia in December 2020, a trial has heard.

A woman who was burnt after a full coffee pot was poured onto her says there was nothing she could do because she was "strapped in". Audio

It is recommended the district crafts an adaption plan to address challenges posed by the changing climate.

The Mainland Tactix are on top of netball's ANZ Premiership after a sensational 58-53 extra-time win against the Central Pulse in a physical top-of-the-table clash in Christchurch.

Back in the early 1930s, the pianette was briefly an Art Deco home sensation. Now a band of enthusiasts have revived the instrument by converting it into a Pianette Automatique. Audio

A one-term government, funding for cancer medications and the quality of TVNZ's broadcasting were hot topics of discussion.

Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.

Wellington Water believes there is a high likelihood raw sewage has leaked into harbour due to a broken pipe.

A 31-year-old has been charged with murder after a man died after a fight.

Another man who was known to the victim is helping police with their investigation.

The community as a whole has to take responsibility, the Wellington City missioner says.

A former nurse dismissed over "anti-vaccine information on Facebook" won't have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.

The person fell through a collapsed stairwell and they're now undergoing treatment at Wellington Hospital.