Wellington Region

There are now 33 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Wellington region.

Dorothy Spotswood and Sir Mark Dunajtschik were also winners of the Legacy Award for their genorosity.

Four men have been charged with a combination of murder, arson and participating in a criminal group.

A Miramar resident is calling for a meeting between Wellington City Council, police and locals about crime in the community, days after a man was found with fatal injuries in the suburb.

Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.

Wellington bus services could be disrupted on Tuesday due to a drivers' union meeting.

This year's Homegrown finished with a bittersweet bang on Saturday night, as fans and artists alike said farewell to the beloved Wellington festival.

The mayor earlier said Luxon's comments were "pretty poor form".

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