A coroner has ruled the death as a drowning.

Mayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.

Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.

James Copsey said the woman's cries for help were "echoing" around the waterfront.

While Riley sadly lost his battle a few days later, Declan is thriving eight months later.

"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.

"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.

iPhone users have downloaded the app 10,000 times since its release on Wednesday.

Nine of New Zealand's most iconic roadies.

Harbourmaster files report with regional council over the potentially dangerous timber.

A student said an alleged would-be shooter targeted Wellington High online.

Santa asking children in Wellington and Christchurch not to sit on his knee.

The school said the "situation had been resolved with police support".

Would you pay $815 per week to live here?

The average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.

A new terminal for Wellington won't be built in time for KiwiRail's two new boats.

'I got a shock because he was so bright. It does take you back.'

Wet weather won't dampen A Very Welly Christmas spirit this weekend.

Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.

Men, those over 60, and Wellingtonians are those most likely not to use their cars.

A man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.

Bus drivers across the city are attending a Tramways Union meeting between 9am and 3pm.

Wellingtonians can finally top-up their Snapper cards with their iPhones.

The reports received relate to sexual offending and assault over an 18-month period.

The sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.

Independent lawyers to investigate his behaviour the morning of crucial Shelly Bay vote.