Wellington Region

Aro Valley's 'meet the candidates' local body elections event has been known for not being conventional. Audio

Dr Oliver Hansby initially said the accused had an insanity defence available to him, but the psychiatrist said access to further evidence saw him change that opinion.

MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.

Dozens of delelates at the Nurses Organisation annual conference turned their backs on Simeon Brown during his speech.

After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio

MetService has forecast strong northwesterlies up to 130km/h with heavy rain and thunderstorms lashing South Island. Audio

The long-contested bridge could get some renewal work instead of being demolished, with new government guidance set to decide its future.

One of the vehicles was wanted in relation to a ram raid at a Newlands service station, police said.

Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.

The man's lawyer says he was insane at the time of the fatal fire, but the Crown says he knew lighting the fire was morally wrong and could kill people

Priests say they will stay until the Finance Minister meets them to discuss sanctions on Israel. Audio

A new observatory with a powerful telescope has just opened in South Wairarapa. Audio

A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio

Students, teachers and whānau filled Wellington's waterfront with waiata and banners in support of te reo Māori.

Protestors say shutting the landmark bridge has deprived Wellington of a major drawcard during one of its busiest weekends.

Protestors have begun a tit for tat with Wellington City Council, removing fencing that blocks off the City to Sea bridge, which is planned for demolition.

A man plans to "muck around in the creeks" after gaining a two-year gold prospecting permit near Zealandia.

Maya Moore caused $2 million in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.

Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.

The council plans to construct a predator fence that will stop such animals from getting into the area.