Wellington Region
Wellington hostel fire: Luxon offers 'thoughts and prayers' to victims and families
Politicians visiting the scene of the fire in Wellington today have praised first responders and signalled inquiries into regulations could come at a later stage.
Watch: 'It is a horrific situation' - PM on fatal Wellington hostel fire
Chris Hipkins says New Zealanders have woken up to the tragic news of the events that have been unfolding in the Wellington region as a result of a fatal fire.
Revamped playground earns top award for Kapiti
A revamped playground on the Kapiti Coast has won Playground of the Year for some outside-the-box thinking. Audio
Company owned by Terry Serepisos owes $45m to investment firm
The Wellington businessman is the sole listed owner of Titanium Trustee Management, which went into receivership in mid-March.
Cyclone and flood recovery support must be fiscally sustainable - Robertson
New Zealand needs to prepare for the reality that weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary floods will continue to happen 'more and more', the finance minister says. Audio
Wellington harbourmaster, port planning how to bring in broken-down container ship
One of the challenges is the size of the 294m ship and a risk assessment is being carried out on how to bring it into port, Wellington's harbourmaster says. Audio
Women caught in breast cancer screening failures all harmed - patient
One of the women diagnosed with cancer after breast screening failures in Wellington says they were all harmed, no matter what a review says.
Native fish introduced to Zealandia to replenish ecosystem
It is believed to be the first time the species has ever been transported in modern times.
Kāpiti's revamped playground judged the country's best
Kāpiti Coast District Council says it's thrilled to have won Playground of the Year with its newly updated Lorna Irene Drive Reserve playground in Raumati South.
Town's growth expected to slow as wastewater connections put on hold
Martinborough's growth will be stunted for two years as a result of the town's non-compliant wastewater treatment plant.
Shock absorbers to be fitted to make Carillon bell tower quake-proof
Engineers recommended the $3.6 million option that had the least impact on the tower visually.
Hundreds of striking teachers join march on Parliament
Hundreds of striking secondary and area school teachers marched on Parliament today to protest for better pay and conditions.
Rolling teachers' strike hits lower North Island
The action is affecting schools from Wellington north to Taranaki and Hawke's Bay.
North Island brown kiwi being released into the hills of Wellington
Conservationists are calling it an important step, as the first of 50 kiwi were released into the hills of Wellington.
Water restored to Porirua after broken valve caused pipes to burst
Water has been fully restored to Porirua after a valve broke last night, causing five other pipes to burst.
Solar lights to illuminate path used by people and penguins
Penguin-friendly solar lights are being installed across one of Wellington's busiest biking paths.
King Charles' Coronation resurrects New Zealand republic debate
Church services, tree plantings and 21-gun salutes marked King Charles' Coronation in Aotearoa.
Four arrested as jewellery store ramraided in Wellington
Four people have been arrested as a Michael Hill jewellery store gets ramraided in Wellington.
'Wellington commuter nightmare' - Climate protesters strike again
Restore Passenger Rail protesters are disrupting morning traffic once again.
Police investigate unexplained death at Wellington home
Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Wellington suburb of Newtown.
