Wellington Region

Houses have been evacuated in the Lower Hutt suburb of Point Howard and 75 are without power after a large slip in the area.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that was lit outside Wellington's National Library on Monday night.

Police are targeting Wellington's entertainment quarter at the weekends to stop violence erupting, but some bar owners say that's intimidating for patrons and staff.

Hapū mama in Porirua are thrilled about new pregnancy care and services centre owned and operated by Ngāti Toa.

Wellington Water says it needs more time to upgrade its Waterloo Water Treatment Plant after an increase in chlorine requirements for drinking water.

Wellington City Council declined Wellington Water a $10 million funding boost because it is not confident the organisation can deliver the work.

Use of car sharing services has doubled in the past year in Wellington, and is still growing. Audio

A bus driver has died after a crash in Lower Hutt, and police are appealing for witnesses.

Police officers were needlessly put in danger during the riots at Parliament when they were sent in without the correct protective gear, police advocacy groups say.

A man is in a serious condition after being stabbed several times near Wellington Hospital early Thursday morning.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau backs a more than 12 percent rate hike for homeowners in the region. Audio

A passenger on board Bluebridge's Cook Strait ferry says the company did not communicate with passengers about a serious injury.

Only 9 percent of South Wairarapa residents are happy with council decisions and actions last year, a damning perception survey shows.

Wellington police launch Lady Elizabeth IV is currently out of service with a mechanical fault.