Wellington Region
Ute smashes into New World in central Wellington
A ute has crashed into a wall at New World in central Wellington this morning.
Cause of Hutt Valley house fire probed
Fire and Emergency is investigating the cause of a house fire in Hutt Valley last night.
Woman remanded in custody after taking daughters
A Northland woman who allegedly abducted her two daughters from their court-appointed caregiver is being remanded in custody.
One found dead after house fire in Wellington
One person has been found dead after a house fire in a west-central Wellington suburb.
Most Wellington and Porirua buses to run on Saturday timetables until 27 January
Bus services in Wellington city and Porirua will be heavily reduced this month due to the national driver shortage and drivers' annual leave.
'Unacceptable': 29 drunk drivers caught in Wellington over New Year's Eve
Police caught 29 people drunk driving in Wellington over New Year's Eve, and say even one is an "unacceptable" risk.
Wellington benefactor: New knight motivated by desire to help city he loves
Mark Dunajtschik who helped to pay for Wellington's new children's hospital has been made a knight for his services to philanthropy.
Luggage X-ray malfunction causing flight delays at Wellington Airport
A malfunction in a luggage X-ray system at Wellington Airport has caused delays and queues.
Tramper lucky to be alive after taking fall that 'could have killed him'
The man was unprepared for his trek, going five hours with no food or water, police say.
Three dead in separate water incidents
Three people have died in separate water incidents in the North Island overnight.
Wellington's The Terrace blocked again by another slip
A large slip has further blocked the southern end of The Terrace in central Wellington.
A new road for holidaymakers but congestion grinch lingers
The Wellington Region has a new expressway for Christmas, but traffic congestion is still expected at its northern end over the busy holiday period.
Man jailed for secretly filming his encounters with 14 sex workers
Sex workers who were secretly filmed by a man during sex say it was an "absolute violation" of their privacy.
Arrest over altercation outside Upper Hutt Mall
A man has been arrested in relation to a disorder incident in Upper Hutt last month which saw one person hospitalised with serious injuries.
North Island tsunami warning sent in error
The National Emergency Management Agency has apologised for mistakenly sending a tsunami warning.
Wellington home invasions 'incredibly disturbing for the victim', police say
Police are appealing for information after two home invasions at Wellington properties left women traumatised.
Council endorses Make It 16 campaign
Mayor Campbell Barry hopes lowering the eligible voting age could turn around low turnout during elections.
Thousands of tickets sold for fundraiser, but nobody turned up
Wellington's Sky Stadium completely sold out for a charity event to help the homeless - but not a single person actually attended.
Person dies after being hit by Upper Hutt train
A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt, Wellington this morning.
Lymphoedema sufferers hit out at healthcare postcode lottery
A Wellington woman is angry the city has no public service for people with lymphoedema while those from most other regions can access funded care.
