Wellington Region

A woman who threw her pet dog against a wall, breaking multiple bones and puncturing his lung, has been sentenced.

A major road in the Wellington Central Business District has been closed following a two-car crash.

Last month, five councillors were the subject of a code of conduct complaint made by Mayor Tory Whanau and Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon. Audio

Samuel Fakalago was shot dead by armed officers after holding a knife to the throat of his partner.

Councillors accused of leaking information about a potential land purchase in central Wellington are refusing to take part in an investigation into their conduct.

The builders behind Transmission Gully are taking Waka Kotahi to court over a dispute over quality checks and unfinished footpaths, road surfaces, cycleways.

An Otāki woman missing for almost two weeks after paddling out to sea on a kayak was due to appear in court five days later.

It is 31 October, which means all over the country zombies, witches and ghosts will tonight take to the streets to celebrate Halloween. Audio

Wellington Airport was evacuated due to a fire alarm being activated but has now been given the all clear for people to re-enter.

"Animal Services actively tries to engage with dog owners to encourage them to register their dog before an infringement is issued."

A proposal to introduce a targeted charge for Airbnb operators in South Wairarapa is proving contentious for the region.

Police say a missing Ōtaki kayaker may have been in a yellow single-seat kayak, not a two seater as initially reported.

The move will ensure permanent place for Māori voices to be 'heard, embedded and carried forward' in decision-making, the council says.

Kāpiti Coast residents may see a rates hike as Quotable Value sends out its revaluation letters to property owners.

The toddler was taken to hospital about 10.30am on Sunday in an unresponsive state and could not be revived - but police believe his injuries occurred up to 12 hours earlier

Wellington councillors have agreed to pour more money into repairing the Town Hall to meet the potential final refurbishment cost of around $330 million.

Hutt Valley police continue to examine a Taitā property after the death of a toddler at the weekend.

Police have continued the search today for a missing Wellington man and are trying to establish his possible dive and swim path.

A dog photographed alongside a missing Ōtaki woman is in safe hands.