Wellington Region

While it is not a music festival, there'll be a sea shanty sing-along at New Zealand's first-ever Seaweed Festival.

The pool could see out another 60 years with the right upgrade, councillor says - but its future is uncertain.

Eating just a small amount of the algae - the size of a 50-cent coin - can be enough to kill a dog.

Former All Black Piri Weepu will be among those competing to make the biggest splash in Wellington this weekend.

Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.

Wellington Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses is a goal scorer and he has the swagger to go with it.

Justin Lester is not completely ruling out running for Wellington mayor again after confirming the Labour Party has asked him to consider it.

The assault occurred after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Wellington last September.

It may be visible again after providing a spectacular light show on Paraparaumu beach last night.

The store has been operating on Tory Street in the capital since 1994.

The man died following an altercation with another person at the hospital in December.

Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.

Erotica being left around the Eastbourne has locals asking questions.

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.

Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.

Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.

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.

The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio

Police are working to determine the full circumstances of what occurred, and the investigation remains ongoing.

"It honestly just sounded like they were dropping metal pipes on the ceiling above my room and it went on for a good hour."