Wellington Region
Search for masked offender after Upper Hutt bar robbery
Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar.
A mysterious mayday and a boat that was never found
"We're ... getting swamped out here. We've lost fuel tanks. Please advise," the caller said over crackles. So where are they? Audio
Mount Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash.
Mystery of Wellington mayday call remains unsolved
It's an ongoing mystery that's lasted more than three months. Who was behind the mayday call off the south coast of Wellington? Mary Argue reports. Audio
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
Bringing the bounty back to Porirua Harbour
A renewed coordinated effort aims to restore the former kai moana bounty of Te Awarua o Porirua, or Porirua Harbour.
Wellington On a Plate, Beervana deliver $10m boost to capital's economy
Out-of-town visitor spending also jumped 44 percent in September at venues that were Burger Wellington finalists.
NZTA relaxes this weekend's Transmission Gully road closure
The Transport Agency will not be shutting the northbound lanes down as planned, but there'll still be some lane closures in place.
Low ticket sales sink Wellington's beer festival
The long-postponed Beers at the Basin has been scrapped, with organisers blaming sluggish ticket sales and reduced spending.
Mountain biker says they're no threat to nesting kārearea after track vandalism
Tracks on Matairangi/Mt Victoria in Wellington have been vandalised this week, with a local rider saying it appeared to be a misguided attempt to protect nesting kārearea. Audio
Wairarapa council's green initiatives in full bloom
From no-mow trials in public parks to soft plastic recycling, Carterton council is adopting sustainable practices across its business units.
Bike trails vandalised again with logs, holes and wooden barriers
Police told RNZ they had "exhausted all available lines of inquiry" in the attempt to find those responsible.
Global dance music festival coming to NZ
About 20,000 people are expected to attend the one-day, three-stage festival that's being called a milestone by promoters.
Witnesses sought after man suffers serious stab wounds
Wellington police are appealing for information after the incident in Wellington's Te Aro in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Diver died of heart attack while on wait list for specialist
Gideon Marama Te Ahuru died during a Waitangi Day diving trip.
Members of the public yell abuse as man charged with hurting baby appears
Two women were removed from court by security after yelling insults and threats at the accused at the beginning of proceedings.
People injured, Lower Hutt road blocked following truck crash
The truck rolled on Eastern Hutt Road in Taita and police are asking motorists to take other routes.
Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington
Police also found a hoodie on the beach.
One injured in Upper Hutt fire
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene just after 4pm Saturday.
Phoenix topple Adelaide in A-League upset
Captain Alex Rufer's early goal set up Wellington for a shock win. Audio
