Wellington Region
Tūī the cat comes back - after eight long years away
It remains a mystery where Tūi had been - or if someone was looking after her. Audio
Naenae homicide: 'Business as usual' residents say
Armed police remain on site of the property where the killing happened. Audio
New bus lane cameras net $10,000 for council on first day
Anyone caught using the lane gets an immediate $150 fine.
Multiple carriages break away from freight train in lower North Island
Up to eight carriages are blocking a crossing near Paraparaumu.
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Iwi-owned seafood processing factory opens in Porirua
The Wellington Kaimoana Hub will process seafood products like snapper, blue cod and crayfish for international markets.
Neighbour heard 'I'm going to waste you' before ex gang boss shot
Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene. Audio
Fire at popular Wellington cafe
Fire crews were called to Beach Babylon cafe on Oriental Parade just after 1am on Wednesday.
Man shot dead in Naenae, homicide inquiry launched
Police want to speak to any potential witnesses, while a resident says "It's par for the course around here".
'Implausible': Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolen
A man who sold stolen property on Facebook has claimed he did not know the items were stolen and was just helping an older person with technology.
KiwiRail to shut pedestrian access to popular Hutt River bridge
The Ava Rail bridge will be closed for cyclists and walkers from February 24 next year.
Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
Hutt City Council considering Juicy Fest liquor ban
Six people were arrested for fighting and disorderly behaviour at the large festival in January.
Delay in issuing new rating valuations for property owners in Wellington
Updates are now due out in February instead of December thanks to a lack of sales data on vacant lots.
Wellington activates fire risk warning system
It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.
Award-winning bakery among Wellington businesses set to close down
A popular Wellington bakery has announced its closure one week after winning a hospitality award, while another has been put into liquidation.
NZ's oldest uni marae reawakened after years-long closure
The marae will again provide "shelter and warmth" to students, as it has done for nearly four decades.
Road and rain warnings from far south up to lower north
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on South Island roads, and warned that roads could close, as heavy rain and wind warnings spread orange and yellow across the MetService map.
No Such Thing as a Fish records secret ep - in bar bathroom
A Wellington bar began playing episodes of the internationally famous podcast in its bathrooms a while back. Then the real thing showed up.
Softball coach whacked stabber with bat to stop frenzied attack
A Wellington man says an assailant who repeatedly stabbed his mother had empty eyes: "It was like there was nothing there."