Wellington Region

The alleged altercation occurred on 27 December and the victim died three weeks later.

The grandson of the late Tariana Turia, he was one of the leading players in the Wellington College First XV.

Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confusing'. Audio

Firefighters were called to the blaze, in a culvert on Waitangirua Link Road, at 12.30am on Tuesday.

Hutt Valley downhill mountain biker Erice van Leuven has a big year lined up as the two times junior world champion steps up to compete at the sport's elite level for 2025. Video

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 59.

While it is not a music festival, there'll be a sea shanty sing-along at New Zealand's first-ever Seaweed Festival.

The pool could see out another 60 years with the right upgrade, councillor says - but its future is uncertain.

Eating just a small amount of the algae - the size of a 50-cent coin - can be enough to kill a dog.

Former All Black Piri Weepu will be among those competing to make the biggest splash in Wellington this weekend.

Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.

Wellington Phoenix striker Kosta Barbarouses is a goal scorer and he has the swagger to go with it.

Justin Lester is not completely ruling out running for Wellington mayor again after confirming the Labour Party has asked him to consider it.

The assault occurred after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in Wellington last September.

It may be visible again after providing a spectacular light show on Paraparaumu beach last night.

The store has been operating on Tory Street in the capital since 1994.

The man died following an altercation with another person at the hospital in December.

Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.

Erotica being left around the Eastbourne has locals asking questions.

A warm day in Wellington has renewed the debate on whether to push forward the summer break, to make the most of the best weather.