Wellington Region

An electric ferry which has sat idle in Wellington's harbour for the past nine months should return to service next month.

Last week Campbell Barry, who has held the mayoralty for two terms, announced he would not seek re-election.

The case centred around a surprise 50th birthday party at a Stokes Valley address in December 2023.

Police said they were called to the scene of a serious crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.

But passengers have been saved from huge fare hikes, after regional councillors voted to adopt lower revenue targets than requested by NZTA.

It was found on a walkway near where Abdulhassan Nabizadah was found critically hurt.

With 3000 dogs needing to be rehomed as the racing ban looms, Greyhounds for Pets brought its campaign to the feet of Parliament. Audio

Police are investigating after being alerted to footage of a bus driving in the wrong lane into oncoming traffic in Wellington.

A 23-year-old charged with the murder of Simon Bird has been granted name suppression in Wellington District Court today.

Wellington city councillors will seek an exemption from the government's speed limit reversal rules.

Thomas Basire was last seen walking towards Petone on the stop bank near the Ewen Bridge on Railway Ave, on 24 November last year.

Former Cabinet minister David Parker has signalled his retirement from Parliament in May - but not to enter local politics. Audio

Little has been sought after by Labour to run on the party ticket for mayor - up against incumbent Tory Whanau.

The majority of cases were from the Hutt Valley, mostly people who used a pool, or had contact with someone who used a pool.

Wellington's public transport operator is preparing public transport in the Hutt Valley for changes ahead of September's RiverLink programme works.

The government said the higher cost came even despite finding $200m in savings.

Blake Forbes, 26, is battling at-times severe pain that is threatening to make him bed-bound. Audio

The body of Simon Bird was found on his property after a friend asked for a welfare check.

Abdulhassan Nabizadah, 63, was found critically injured on a street corner and later died in hospital.