Wellington Region

The first man to die in a duel and a headstone proclaiming "murder" are two of the stops on a tour of Bolton Street Cemetery, on the theme of 19th century crime and punishment.

A car hit a powerpole.

A cordon was set up with a dozen police officers surrounding a property.

The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio

"Vicious" flames spread quickly in strong winds across two properties.

NZTA's Mark Owen told Morning Report the builder never applied the final chip seal layer so it was not as waterproof as it should be. Audio

The champion kārearea has its talons out in the capital. Audio

One Island Bay home was 'completely gutted', with neighbours urged to close doors and windows to avoid exposure to smoke.

An infectious disease expert whose own child is among those potentially exposed to measles says he has confidence in the public health advice. Audio

Martinborough Transport Ltd managing director Josh Hawkins said the driver was very shaken from the accident.

"Somebody has just taken it upon themselves to just empty out the storage facility just because they can," says an antique furniture restorer. Audio

Wellington City Council says it will remove temporary fencing that was put in place following the death of Isaac Levings in 2023.

Residents and the mayor are urging Health NZ to act, saying families are struggling to get basic medical help locally. Audio

Police are probing reports of a possible gunshot, after a person fell from a Brooklyn Road apartment.

Police were told of the incident just before 4pm, which they said appears to have occurred in a shared driveway.

With two lilies preparing to bloom at Wellington's Begonia House, there's still time for you to have a sniff - if you dare.

Wellington Water says the Maupuia Reservoir has been isolated from the network and drinking water supply is now being supplied from an alternative local reservoir.

Andrew Little also wants to put a proposal to review the Golden Mile plan.

Porirua's mayor-elect, Anita Baker says the council can't get started on business until the contested seat is sorted.

Ben McNulty ran as a Labour candidate alongside mayor-elect Andrew Little.