Wellington Region
Many of Wairarapa's recent forest fires began in old burn piles
Farmers are concerned about forest fires, but the region's biggest forestry firm says it is well prepared with a comprehensive wildfire plan.
Seven injured in unprovoked assault in Wellington
Police were called to a gathering at a premises in Churton Park on Saturday 13 December, 2025.
Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand
Visitors to The Gold Exchange are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise.
Wellington bar shutting its doors after 25 years
Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is based on Featherston Street in the CBD and first opened in June 2000.
Wellington trains back after two week shutdown
The trains had not been running for commuters since Boxing Day.
Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
Spate of robberies at Hutt Valley bars investigated
The most recent bar was targeted on Saturday and involved two people with weapons approaching bar staff.
Sewage leak that closed popular beach blamed on bottles in toilets
A health warning was issued, after raw sewage was detected at Corsair Bay in Lyttelton over the weekend.
Bluebridge apology after ferry overbooked
Monday evening's sailing of the beleaguered Connemara ferry from Wellington to Picton is scheduled to go ahead.
Sir Tim Shadbolt: Pineapple, cheese and 33 arrests
The long-serving mayor will be remembered not only for a life service, but for his own style, charisma and upbeat charm. Video
Drivers report chipped windscreens from Transmission Gully roadworks
People have taken to social media posting photos of the chipped windscreens.
Train tracks, lines ripped up at Wellington's Melling station
The station closed for three years on Christmas Eve, as part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure project.
Firefighters suffer burns, heat exhaustion while battling house fire
The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.
Watch: Former mayoral hopeful arrested in protest scuffle
"Go and get my hat!": Video shows Wellington's Graham Bloxham and two others in a fight on the footpath at a rally.
'Bitterly disappointed': Vandals damage Wellington memorial park
Damaged signs had been a gift from France to New Zealand, representing the friendship forged between the two countries following World War One.
Overnight scrub fire scorches Upper Hutt hill
Firefighters will return this morning to the scene in Upper Hutt's Wallaceville to check for any remaining hotspots.
The Seaview stench is making a comeback
The awful aroma from a wastewater treatment plant has long plagued residents of the Lower Hutt suburb.
New wilderness cycle trails hit a brick wall
A long-forgotten policy that's suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.
Truck crash spills 4000 litres of fuel on Wellington on-ramp
Police said it will remain closed throughout the morning, and Wellington City Council warn that ferry access and egress will also be impacted.
Urgent care clinic short-staffing unfair on community - union
Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.
