Wellington Region

Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people. Audio

Private owners say public access is no longer tenable due to shocking damage done to the land. Audio

Fire and Emergency were notified to reports of a vehicle ablaze on State Highway 59 at Linden between Tawa and Porirua.

In its announcement today, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage said the title recognised the significance of the memorial and its outstanding national heritage value.

The Moa Point facility is now forecast to cost up to $511 million, more than double the original amount.

Analysis: Why was the Beehive kept in the dark for a year when a "cast of thousands" at police knew the claims about Michael Forbes?

The government brought in new rules in May, requiring beneficiaries to do community work if they don't meet their obligations.

The sludge minimisation facility is under construction at Moa Point and is expected to be completed next year.

Ground was broken back in April, despite construction contracts not being signed for the entire project.

There are concerns homelessness, drug taking, and antisocial behaviour in Newtown is reaching desperate levels.

This year, 30 parking meters in Lower Hutt were intentionally damaged or destroyed.

Police are still searching for a another person that they believe was involved.

Dozens of people have told of the desperate efforts they've taken trying to treat rotting teeth. Audio

The government is facing growing calls to deal with a homelessness "crisis" in Wellington, after RNZ revealed residents and businesses are concerned about an increase of rough sleepers and anti-social…

Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairperson Rex Graham said $300 was not a deterrent.

Residents at a Wellington complex are taking desperate measures to avoid unbearable heat during summer.

Residents and businesses say antisocial behaviour on the streets is reaching desperate levels. Audio

Metlink says bus services have been more than 99 percent reliable this year.

The council facility which is under construction at Moa Point is expected to be completed next year.

Manu Muramura - an illuminated sculpture representing the local bird spirit - is taking the place of the beloved birds.