Wellington Region
Police looking for offender of daylight sexual assault on popular Wellington walkway
A woman was sexually assaulted about halfway up the stairs of the Rangituhi Colonial Knob walking track.
Construction begins on new $88m mental health centre
Health Minister Simeon Brown says it is an important milestone for Lower Hutt and the wider region.
Loafers Lodge fire: Manslaughter accused identified in court
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.
Man appears in court over home invasion linked to man's death
A 28-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated injury.
Khandallah murder crime scene 'very confronting', says detective
Julia DeLuney is on trial, accused of her mother Helen Gregory's murder.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
How a bushcraft programme helped turn a 13-year-old life around
Maverick Amanini has been through a "dramatic transformation" after becoming involved in the Natural Leaders programme. Audio
Human remains found at property at Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay
It is still unclear who the person was or how long they'd been there.
Attack on popular walking track prompts safety measures
People are walking in pairs, and witnesses are being urged to speak to police after an attack at a popular Porirua walking track.
Landlord ordered to pay $9k following illegal storage unit tenancy
A desperate father moved into a storage unit in an industrial zone with his 5yo daughter, paying $430 a week for space with no fresh air or natural light.
Assault on popular Porirua walking track prompts re-assurance patrols
Police are appealing for information, after a female was assaulted on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track.
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre gets $200,000 loan from council
The not-for-profit wildlife centre in Wairarapa recently put out an urgent plea for financial help.
Derelict Wellington building allowed to exist for 'far too long' - minister
Heritage NZ is "deeply disappointed" at the Wellington building's seemingly imminent demolition and says refurbishment is still achievable.
Bird rehab founder keeps security license despite assault convictions
In 2023, Craig Shepherd pleaded guilty to four assault charges in relation to three women, two of them Wellington Bird Rehabilitation Trust employees.
Mystery odour forces evacuation of Wellington sports venue
Faulty sewers may have played a role in the full-scale evacuation of a Wellington sports centre on Saturday afternoon.
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre replaces board to find 'stable financial footing'
The not-for-profit wildlife centre put out a plea for financial help last week.
Free fares for bus-replaced train services long time coming - councillor
The route between the capital and Masterton has been plagued by issues for the first half of this year.
Bodies of four weasels found inside Zealandia eco-sanctuary
Unwanted visitors have made their way into Wellington sanctuary.
High-profile Wellington landlord facing multiple charges
They include strangulation, threatening to kill, and making and distributing an intimate recording.
