Wellington Region

Police said it will remain closed throughout the morning, and Wellington City Council warn that ferry access and egress will also be impacted.

Health NZ said the accident and medical clinic was without a doctor on Monday morning because the rostered staffer was sick.

Most locals may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet.

Kenepuru Hospital services about 120,000 people.

Cretney thought the government's proposal to scrap regional councils could present some opportunities, if skills were retained.

The number of houses at risk is likely to increase, with modelling suggesting the effects of climate change will also increase in the future.

Police were called to the two-vehicle incident in Upper Hutt about 6.35pm.

Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes near Petone at 5.15am on Saturday.

Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington's south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater.

The iconic station would close for about 36 months.

It's been eight decades since hundreds of children found a new home in Pahīatua during WWII.

Melling train station has seen its last service for about three years, ahead of major infrastructure works.

The Wellington men eventually found cell reception and were rescued, but police say it is a reminder of the importance of personal locator beacons.

The crash happened on Randwick Rd on Tuesday afternoon.

The cases, two in Auckland and one in Wellington, bring the total number to 35 across the country.

Police continue to investigate a stabbing in a central Wellington bar last week.