Wellington Region
Watch: Bomb disposal bot called in to central Wellington
A major central road was cordoned off and a nearby school briefly shut as the robot was sent in.
Pipe bomb parts, guns and pile of cash found during drug bust
A 44-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have been charged.
What we know, and don't know, about the mystery mayday call
The call off Wellington's coast sparked a full search, but nothing has been found. What happened? Audio
'Gasping for air': Loafers Lodge resident describes escape from blaze
All five of those who died during the Wellington hostel fire were on fourth floor mezzanine, where Timothy Nevin was sleeping that night. Audio
Cook Strait mayday: Search for boat suspended
Police have suspended the search for a boat reported to have been swamped by water in the Cook Strait last night. Audio
'It knocked me to the floor': Firefighter recounts battling fatal Loafers Lodge blaze
Noel Wellington has told the High Court that he narrowly avoided a "flashover" that could have killed him.
Wellington Council reveals plan for Newtown
Residents, business and social agencies have been calling attention to the troubled suburb.
Loafer's Lodge smoke 'pitch black, as if your eyes are closed' - firefighter
Brady Cutting has told a court the fire was so hot, he could feel his ears burn when he stood up. Audio
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Audio
Spate of shootings in Levin causing residents real concern - Mayor
Police recently seized four guns and a large knife in Levin, Horowhenua.
Two police officers bitten while arresting driver
The officers have been left with minor injuries after the incident during an arrest in Lower Hutt.
Wellington Water's unlawful responses to information requests
A watchdog has found the organisation acted "unreasonably" on a number of occasions.
Wellington Council approves extra funding for sludge plant completion
Wellington City Councillors have voted to approve an extra $83 million for the completion of its sludge minimisation facility.
Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time
But Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' and next year should be different.
Industry concerned as event hire company goes into liquidation
Wellington company Hiremaster had been in business for more than 70 years
Aratere retires after final voyage across Cook Strait
Tug boats sprayed water into the air as a sign of respect for Aratere.
Wellington train services stopped for union meeting
Drivers and staff will stop work for the annual general meeting of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union.
Ministers challenged to visit troubled Wellington suburb
An open letter calls on Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka and Wellington City Council to do more.
Winston Peters on the $671m scrapped ferry fiasco
Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people. Audio
Landowners back plans to block Cape Palliser access
Private owners say public access is no longer tenable due to shocking damage done to the land. Audio
