Wellington Region
Chance of acute water shortage in Wellington increases
New modelling shows there is now a 33 percent chance of the region seeing an acute water shortage this summer - and that would mean level 4 water restrictions.
Cardinal Tom Williams dies, aged 93
Williams was the third New Zealander to hold the rank in the Catholic Church.
A hearse named Colin: 'Everyone wants a photo next to the hearse'
An unsung design hero has his legacy honoured in an unlikely way after a Wellington funeral home named their flagship hearse in his honour.
Stricter plan adopted as signs point to higher wildfire risk for capital's parks
Wellington's regional parks are getting a new wildfire risk management system in preparation for a hot summer.
Councils among those incurring thousands in fines due to plant's 'sickening' smells
Greater Wellington Regional Council has issued thousands of dollars worth of fines over illegal odours coming from a wastewater treatment plant.
Whack-a-mole of online scams a constant battle
Wellington International Airport is fighting a constant battle to prevent online scams using their branding from reeling in unsuspecting people.
Wellington residents told to get creative with water storage options over summer
The advice comes as the region is preparing for the possibility of severe water restrictions.
Police name victim shot at party, reveal brother also seriously hurt
The man fatally shot at a Lower Hutt birthday party was 39-year-old Rawiri Zane Wharerau, police say.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi exhibition will be 'renewed', Te Papa says
Te Papa co-leaders say the exhibition, which has been at the museum since opening day in 1998 "needs to change to meet the needs of today".
Corrections staff allegedly bribed with sex and money
Six people have been charged with corruption and bribery after a three-year probe by police into the jail.
Tacks found scattered across Wellington cycleway
A local cyclists is concerned the repeat incidents are deliberate.
Airbnb names Lower Hutt its top trending New Zealand destination
The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.
Massey University to put $150m in property up for sale or rental
Massey University wants to sell or lease nearly all of the Albany campus it has occupied for 30 years.
Let's Get Wellington Moving project 'a bit of a disaster' - minister
A lot of time and money had been spent on the project with little progress, and the new government provided the chance for a reset, Chris Bishop says. Audio
'Living with uncertainty' - Let's Get Wellington Moving halt questioned
A cycling advocacy group called the decision disgraceful, and the capital's Chamber of Commerce wants more clarity on the future of the Golden Mile.
Ferry project cancellation a ‘heavy blow’, says Waitohi Picton iwi
The government's decision to halt the Cook Strait ferry project is a "heavy blow", says a top of the south iwi chairperson.
Homicide investigation opened after one dead, one critically injured in Lower Hutt
One person is dead and one is critically injured after a serious incident in Lower Hutt overnight.
Heavy rain warning for Buller, Westland - MetService
Up to 120-160 mm of rain is expected, and thunderstorms are possible.
Enormous dinosaur goes on show at Te Papa
Replicas of one of the biggest dinosaur skeletons ever discovered will be on display in Wellington this summer.
Wellington delays Santa Parade due to forecast rain
Santa is deferring his visit to Wellington by a day.