Wellington Region

Police are investigating after four people were hospitalised in Wairarapa after consuming an unknown substance. Audio

A scammer pretending to be NZTA is telling people their vehicle registration is due, linking to a fake website that asks for payment.

The organisers of Wellington's Seaweed Fest 2025 say it was a big success.

A Wellington based clothing brand with a focus on sustainability will shut its doors for a second time in early April.

A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations. Audio

A deputy mayor says her council's trust in Wellington Water is "broken" and it couldn't be sure ratepayers were getting value for money.

Warrant officer Clive Douglas thought they were gone for good until last week.

Police are urging people to ditch their drugs after three people accidentally overdosed in Wairarapa.

Tory Whanau says the Prime Minister's "lame-o" comment is poor form and the councils are sticking to their timeline to get it right.

Four people were charged with endangering transport, which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.

But the committee says it chose not to apply for the government's regional deals.

A coroner is urging Wellington City Council to spend the millions of dollars required to install permanent balustrades along the waterfront, following the accidental drowning of Sandy Calkin in 2021. Audio

Wellington Water suspects a burst water pipe was the cause.

One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.

The result comes after a tough few years, when jobs and courses were slashed.

Residents in Wellington were woken by a moderate earthquake on Saturday morning, described as 'short' and 'sharp'.

After two days of deliberations, a jury has retired for the weekend without reaching a verdict in the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters.

Two reports into the water entity released this week have found poor financial oversight and contractor management, and a maintenance spend far higher than some other councils.

The council was worried it could be a safety risk, especially in wet weather.

Armed police have surrounded a car in central Wellington and taken a man into custody.