Wellington Region
Search on amid fears man has fallen overboard from ferry
A dozen boats and helicopters are searching Wellington Harbour after the only person on the day's first crossing vanished before the ferry docked. Audio
Kororā found dead near Wellington cycleway construction site
Three little blue penguins have died near the construction of a major Wellington cycleway in recent weeks, with one killed by construction machinery.
What seems like 'just a small ceremony' is 'righting some wrongs'
Mayor Tory Whanau says the new street name correctly recognises chief Hōniana Te Puni.
Rookie metal detectorist finds stash of guns in suburb
A Wellington man thought he had found an old copper pipe while testing out a detector - instead he found two assault rifles. Audio
Man at centre of Lower Hutt police stand-off appears in court
The 25-year-old will next appear in court on 10 July.
Wellington's Tory Whanau creates mayoral business group
The group will provide advice on council projects and spark new ideas for the future of the city.
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to crash charges
The former justice minister was charged with careless driving and failing to accompany a police officer after a late-night crash.
'Cloaks are really sacred to our people': Possum pelt exchange fosters indigenous bond
An Aboriginal delegation of possum skin cloak knowledge holders have shared information with Māori of an animal which is sacred in Australia but a pest in Aotearoa.
Native skinks cause cost blowout for town's sewage tank
Moving a native population of northern grass skinks has contributed to the doubling of the cost of a Porirua sewage tank.
Wellington's job listings plummet
But a recruitment firm is attributing a huge increase in applications to public sector job cuts.
Woman accused of Khandallah murder to stay in prison awaiting bail application outcome
A 52-year-old woman, whose identity remains suppressed, faces one charge of murder and one count of obtaining thousands of dollars by deception.
Hundreds protest outside controversial conference in Wellington
At least 500 people gathered on Saturday for a pro-trans solidarity rally in central Wellington.
'It's going to be huge': Phoenix sell out Sky Stadium
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is calling it a "historic moment" - not only for the team, but the city, too
Second-string Canes survive Moana scare
The Hurricanes have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika in Wellington.
Fred again.. passport saga could have been handled better - review
An urgent passport renewal for a Wellington DJ was processed normally, but there were privacy concerns.
Father who accidentally killed son while reversing avoids conviction
The judge discharged him without conviction, calling the situation "a tragedy".
Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
Empty Loafers Lodge building a 'stark' reminder of failure and tragedy
Members of the community gathered quietly before dawn on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Loafers Lodge blaze, which killed five men.
Relief teacher shortage, rising staff sickness sees schools struggling to stay open
Classes are being split up and students sent home as staffing falls below safe levels.
Controversial event at Te Papa to go ahead
It's organised by Inflection Point NZ to stop what it calls "gender indoctrination and medicalisation" of children. Speakers inlcude Brian Tamaki and former National MP Simon O'Connor