Wellington Region
Dozens of animals injured, dead as livestock truck rolls near Martinborough
Martinborough Transport Ltd managing director Josh Hawkins said the driver was very shaken from the accident.
Restorer 'absolutely horrified' at Wellington town hall sell-off
"Somebody has just taken it upon themselves to just empty out the storage facility just because they can," says an antique furniture restorer. Audio
Wellington waterfront's temporary fencing to be removed
Wellington City Council says it will remove temporary fencing that was put in place following the death of Isaac Levings in 2023.
'Desperate': The only city without urgent or after-hours care
Residents and the mayor are urging Health NZ to act, saying families are struggling to get basic medical help locally. Audio
Person falls from Wellington balcony, gunshots reported
Police are probing reports of a possible gunshot, after a person fell from a Brooklyn Road apartment.
Car crashes into Wairarapa house, person seriously injured
Police were told of the incident just before 4pm, which they said appears to have occurred in a shared driveway.
'Like rotting flesh': 'Voodoo' flower blooming just in time for Halloween
With two lilies preparing to bloom at Wellington's Begonia House, there's still time for you to have a sniff - if you dare.
Wellington reservoir pulled offline due to lizard
Wellington Water says the Maupuia Reservoir has been isolated from the network and drinking water supply is now being supplied from an alternative local reservoir.
'All but inevitable': Wellington's new mayor on 'super city
Andrew Little also wants to put a proposal to review the Golden Mile plan.
Council in 'state of limbo' while court considers seat recount
Porirua's mayor-elect, Anita Baker says the council can't get started on business until the contested seat is sorted.
Wellington's new deputy mayor announced
Ben McNulty ran as a Labour candidate alongside mayor-elect Andrew Little.
Lower Hutt station closure affecting fire response - union boss
The station was shut almost four years ago with black mould and its firefighters moved to another nearby station. Audio
'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teach
A teacher has lost her job after falling pregnant to a troubled teen who moved in with her after she became his caregiver.
Measles outbreak at Wellington schools: 'It's scary'
Parents and caregivers of Wellington high school students are worried by an outbreak of measles, with thousands of close contacts identified and students in isolation.
Measles outbreak: Confirmed cases expected to rise
Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow as the confirmed case number rises. Audio
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington schools
Ten known cases of measles now exist in New Zealand, with new cases at Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College.
'Like a bomb going off': Family dives for safety after window blows
Shards of glass went flying after gale force winds smashed a large house window in Featherston.
Wellington GP leader named as victim of tree accident
Wellington specialist GP Richard Tyler died after being hit on the head by a falling tree branch.
'We've never seen it like this': Riversdale residents worry about more high winds
Riversdale locals are still cleaning up after yesterday's huge winds, but are also "getting ready for another mess tomorrow".
Wellington's Mount Victoria tunnel closes in both directions after crash
NZTA is warning people in the area to allow additional time for their journey and take extra care.