Wellington Region
Man's death outside his Wellington home a homicide - police
The body of Simon Bird was found on his property after a friend asked for a welfare check.
Cost of Lower Hutt's Riverlink project doubles to $1.5 billion
The government said the higher cost came even despite finding $200m in savings.
Family of man killed in Wellington relieved to hear case progress
Abdulhassan Nabizadah, 63, was found critically injured on a street corner and later died in hospital.
Man found dead outside Wellington property named
The man who died outside a property in the Wellington suburb of Northland has been named as Simon Bird.
More police sent to Wellington amid serious crime spate
Extra investigators are being brought in after a series of deaths and crimes.
MP says another 500 jobs to go as Kāinga Ora roles 'reset' looms
Staff at Kāinga Ora face restructuring, with a Green MP claiming another 500 jobs are set to go and staff are worried front line housing services will suffer.
House fire in Paraparaumu brought under control
Fire crews have been battling a house fire in Paraparaumu, on the Kāpiti Coast, north of Wellington.
British couple's death in Wellington treated as murder-suicide
Police said they were not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.
'Something bad has happened': Police converge after body found in Wellington suburb
Police are telling residents to expect to see a large number of officers. Audio
Large police presence in Wellington suburb of Northland
Officers are investigating the death of a man found on Tuesday morning. Audio
Post mortem examination of Roseneath couple to be carried out on Wednesday
Their bodies were found after a concerned family member requested a welfare check.
Police to monitor tangi for woman killed by alleged drunk driver
Police will be keeping an eye on a tangi held in Lower Hutt this week after a woman, believed to have family connections to Black Power, was killed by a car.
'Bare-faced lie' to blame me for ferry saga: Peters
Chris Hipkins says it was a mistake to "accept Winston Peters' recommendation" for two mega ferries, but the NZ First leader is pushing back . Audio
Wellington local elections: Who's running for mayor?
RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.
Police seek information on car in Miramar investigation
Police said they were still investigating whether a homicide and aggravated burglary in Miramar were linked.
Woman who died after being hit by car in Lower Hutt named
She was 60-year-old Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa from Naenae.
New Cook Strait ferries to be rail-enabled
Winston Peters has unveiled details about the Interislander replacement plan, including a new timeline.
Green MP plays songs critical of police at festival
Wellington Central's Tamatha Paul followed up her critical comments about beat patrol officers at CubaDupa .
Water outage hits Wellington suburb of Newlands
Some Wellington residents are without water this morning after a pipe burst in the suburb Newlands.
Swinging superstar takes aim at world record
Patrick Cooper may be on a playground, but he is not fooling around with his goal to break the record for the longest time swinging on a swing.
