Wellington Region
Two new tunnels part of Wellington congestion plan
The changes are aimed at reducing Wellington's gridlock and supporting economic growth, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Wellington council observer to be announced 'shortly'
The decision would be made ahead of the council's meeting to hash out what should remain in its long-term plan, Simeon Brown says.
Elderly man critically injured in suspicious house fire
Police say this is the third fire at the Stokes Valley block of flats within the last month.
House fires in Wellington and Auckland overnight, one hospitalised
Two house fires have been extinguished overnight, one in Wellington and one in Auckland.
'That was a biggie Wellington' - 4.9 earthquake strikes capital region
The lower North Island and upper South were struck by a "moderate" strength earthquake on Monday afternoon.
'Magic spot': Matiu/Somes Island to reopen after long closure
Wellington's Matiu/Somes Island will reopen to visitors later this month after being closed most of the year. Audio
Cat owners anxiously wait for news after fire destroys vet centre and cattery
The owner of a Wellington vet centre and cattery that was gutted by fire on Saturday night says emergency crews did an amazing job helping to rescue as many cats as possible.
Crews work to clear sewer blockage at Wellington park
Crews are working to clear a sewer blockage at a Wellington park.
Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Five people have been hospitalised after a crash in Auckland, while drivers face up to three-hour detours in Wairarapa/Wellington.
Too hot for Adélie penguin to return home
The scheduled release on Wellington's south coast on Friday was abandoned when the penguin began to overheat.
Bringing the community back to Christmas 'one hamper at a time'
What started ten years ago as a one-off idea dreamed up by two Wellington locals has grown exponentially with 2030 hampers needed this Christmas.
Controversial housing project granted resource consent
The Plimmerton Farm development received the green light to be included in the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill last month.
New Wellington City Mission opens: 'To safeguard, protect and nurture'
There is no "us and them" at Whakamaru, Wellington City Mission's new $50 million facility.
Four Wairarapa rail crossings to close and 26 to receive upgrades.
KiwiRail says the changes are part of a safety programme and a plan to prepare the line for faster and more frequent services.
No arrests of gang members after closely monitored tangi
No one was arrested during a funeral procession in the Wellington area for a Mongrel Mob vice-president, police say.
'Get on with it' - Wellington councillor publicly scolds colleagues
Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us".
'They're idiots' and not above the law - Police Minister on gang tangi
A Mongrel Mob vice president is being farewelled in Wellington but Mark Mitchell says the police have it under control. Audio
Body found in Wellington Harbour identified as Terrence Jameson
However, police are still keen to hear from anyone who saw him last Friday - the last day he was seen alive.
'Some people are a bit crazy', neighbour says after man shot in legs
Neighbours described gunshots in a "tight-knit community" and locking themselves inside as a man tried to stop a pair breaking into cars.
Man sentenced to six years in prison for 'essential part' in drug operation
Juan Galicio Romero, 27 was one of 10 people arrested as part of Operation Bali in June 2022.
