The region needs to plan a response to the call for simpler more cost-effective local government or risk changes being `imposed` upon them, Andrew Little says. Read...

A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation but a firefighter says all other occupants are accounted for. Read...

Emergency services were called to the fire in Hildreth St, Karori shortly after 6.30pm on Thursday. Read...

Look back at live coverage of the second test between New Zealand and the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Read...

The agreement to work on options for amalgamation came under a cloud of uncertainty around central government’s plans for local government. Read...

Wellington City Council will review further options, including costs and any new alternatives to address the earthquake risks posed in February 2026. Read...

Smoke, carried by wind, can be seen drifting towards Wellington Airport. Read...

A police officer saw the smoke and called it in. Read...

Wellington City councillors revoked the decision to knock it down, made by the council last year. Read...

After a complaint, two scales the airline used to weigh carry-on luggage have been found to be non-compliant. Read...