Wellington Region
Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour
The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle.
Warning: Sewage leak into Wellington harbour
Wellington Water says partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant.
'We couldn't access our payslips': IT issue at Hutt Hospital impacts payroll
The payroll system went down on Wednesday, meaning staff were unable to check whether they have been paid correctly.
Man injured after being hit by car in Wellington
Emergency services were called to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Newtown about 6.40pm on Friday.
Contaminated food likely cause of Wellington Hospital gastro outbreak
Spokesperson Jamie Duncan said no patients have been affected and there is no risk to the general public.
Expect delays on Transmission Gully over long weekend - NZTA
Wet weather, Wellington Anniversary weekend and chip seal works are expected to create a perfect storm for traffic.
Man charged after family harm incident in Masterton
Officers were called late Thursday afternoon and found a woman unconscious and bleeding.
Many of Wairarapa's recent forest fires began in old burn piles
Farmers are concerned about forest fires, but the region's biggest forestry firm says it is well prepared with a comprehensive wildfire plan.
Seven injured in unprovoked assault in Wellington
Police were called to a gathering at a premises in Churton Park on Saturday 13 December, 2025.
Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand
Visitors to The Gold Exchange are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise.
Wellington bar shutting its doors after 25 years
Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe is based on Featherston Street in the CBD and first opened in June 2000.
Wellington trains back after two week shutdown
The trains had not been running for commuters since Boxing Day.
Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
Spate of robberies at Hutt Valley bars investigated
The most recent bar was targeted on Saturday and involved two people with weapons approaching bar staff.
Sewage leak that closed popular beach blamed on bottles in toilets
A health warning was issued, after raw sewage was detected at Corsair Bay in Lyttelton over the weekend.
Bluebridge apology after ferry overbooked
Monday evening's sailing of the beleaguered Connemara ferry from Wellington to Picton is scheduled to go ahead.
Sir Tim Shadbolt: Pineapple, cheese and 33 arrests
The long-serving mayor will be remembered not only for a life service, but for his own style, charisma and upbeat charm. Video
Drivers report chipped windscreens from Transmission Gully roadworks
People have taken to social media posting photos of the chipped windscreens.
Train tracks, lines ripped up at Wellington's Melling station
The station closed for three years on Christmas Eve, as part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure project.
Firefighters suffer burns, heat exhaustion while battling house fire
The blaze in Waikanae has been extinguished but crews remain at the scene conducting an investigation.
