House prices in the capital have hit a median value of $882,700.

Waka Kotahi NZTA said the SH2 crash occurred around 2.40pm south of Kaitoke Loop Rd.

The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.

The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.

The 69-year-old said the new rental amount will consume her entire pension.

Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.

School spent months deliberating over the cultural connotations of the term "mufti".

Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.

Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.

The fire occurred in Carterton occurred just after 1pm on Thursday.

Rimutaka Prison in Upper Hutt confirms death of inmate.

The use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.

The crash was reported at around 6.55 and was blocking the northbound lane.

Sample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.

The 24-year-old faces two charges relating to disrupting a public meeting.

The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.

Three referees were shocked by the attack, which has led to several lengthy bans.

The track intruder "got more media attention than the poor horse that lost its life."

After a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.

Tara Simonyi said she woke to the sound of her front door opening.

Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.

A cyclist is in a serious condition after a crash with a truck in the Wellington region.

Wellington shaken in the early hours.

A school was closed after sewage spilled into their playground on Thursday.

'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.

The victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls

Police were alerted after a witness saw the plane crash this afternoon.

The road is now open again after this morning's crash in Elderslea.

Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.

The man had been trying to get his dog out of the river when he became stuck.