Wellington Region

Passengers trying to travel the seas between the North and South Islands may have their hopes dashed once again.

Biosecurity NZ discovered the American cat on board the Ovation of the Seas during a routine inspection.

Three people were at home when the toddler suffered critical injuries, but one month after his death and no arrests have been made.

Police said they were continuing to support Rani's family following her death.

Pito-one became Petone following colonial settlement in the 19th century, a misspelling of the area's traditional name. Now, it may change back.

A jury has been told the question of consent stands at the heart of a rape trial in Wellington District Court today.

Hundreds of people are queuing at Wellington and Auckland airports to rebook flights after low cloud in the capital led to mass cancellations.

Wellington Airport says at least 48 flights have been disrupted by low hanging cloud so far today.

Police have released the name of the man they fatally shot in Wainuiomata last week.

Wellington Airport is advising customers to check directly with their airlines for updates as low fog cancels 35 flights coming in and out of the capital.

Police have completed a scene examination at the house where a 19-year-old died on Friday morning.

In unrelated events, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run and a man was shot dead by police after holding his partner hostage on Thursday.

New gaming machines and venues will be banned in Porirua, in an attempt to reduce the city's high spending on gambling. Audio

Police have located the vehicle used in a fatal hit-and-run in Lower Hutt but are still urging the driver to come forward.

Police held extensive negotiations with a "highly agitated" man today before they shot him, Superintendent Corrie Parnell says.

Wellington businesses are waiting on what water restrictions might mean for them this summer.

A 26-year-old Wellington man has denied raping two women while they slept or were affected by alcohol.

The developers of a Wellington cycleway have been reprimanded after several kororā were killed.

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has directed her council staff not to remove a mural in the city calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

A group of affected businesses is taking Wellington City Council to court to stop the revamp of the city's Golden Mile.