Wellington Region
'Never say never': Former mayor could run again
Justin Lester is not completely ruling out running for Wellington mayor again after confirming the Labour Party has asked him to consider it.
Partner of Australian diplomat involved in Bledisloe brawl pleads guilty
The assault occurred after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Wellington last September.
Bioluminescence resembles blue 'LED lights in waves'
It may be visible again after providing a spectacular light show on Paraparaumu beach last night.
'Absolutely gutted': Warehouse plans to close Wellington central city store
The store has been operating on Tory Street in the capital since 1994.
Internal review launched after Hutt Hospital altercation death
The man died following an altercation with another person at the hospital in December.
Six road deaths in Wellington region in 2024, lowest number in 34 years
Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.
Mystery, intrigue as romance novels left in seaside suburb's letterboxes
Erotica being left around the Eastbourne has locals asking questions.
Wellington on a good day: Later summer break 'still an idea that's alive'
A warm day in Wellington has renewed the debate on whether to push forward the summer break, to make the most of the best weather.
Cyclist saved after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
Tacks on Wellington cycleways probed
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
Homegrown's move out of Wellington 'will leave a massive hole'
Wellington musicians are mourning the loss of a unique gig in their home town, after news that the Homegrown festival will no longer be held in the capital.
Homegrown festival to leave Wellington after 18 years
The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio
Man dies following altercation at hospital
Police are working to determine the full circumstances of what occurred, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Mums, babies woken by drilling as hospital construction rolls on
"It honestly just sounded like they were dropping metal pipes on the ceiling above my room and it went on for a good hour."
Wellington Phoenix grab dramatic last-gasp win over Jets
Wellington Phoenix scored in the eighth and final minute of extra time to complete a stunning 3-2 A-League win over Newcastle.
Police crack down on Hutt Valley street racers
Police say the operation sent a clear message to those wanting to participate in disruptive and illegal activity.
Bendy bus to be tested on Wellington's most popular route
Buses on the number 2 route will get longer instead of higher, as the Karori and Seatoun tunnels cannot accommodate double-deckers.
Two hospitalised after Manawatū crash, heavy traffic between Ōtaki and Levin
Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 57 near Levin at 9.30am, which closed the road for more than an hour.
A hard year but 'calls made over Wellington's demise overstated'
2024 was tough, but "there's more of an energy in the city" now the new year has dawned, owners say.
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune site
Fifteen fire crews found a one-storey building fully alight when they arrived at the scene.