How Wellington will be celebrating Waitangi this weekend
Sample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.
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Revealed: The man accused of invading race track at Wellington Cup Day
The 24-year-old faces two charges relating to disrupting a public meeting.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
'Most disgusting thing I've seen on rugby field': Club team banned after 'vicious' attack
Three referees were shocked by the attack, which has led to several lengthy bans.
Track intruder not one of us - racehorse protection protester
The track intruder "got more media attention than the poor horse that lost its life."
Man arrested following Upper Hutt car break-ins
The 30-year-old male was taken into custody by Police on Thursday.
Firefighters at scene of house fire in Upper Hutt
The units were ablaze when firefighters arrived on scene.
Homecoming hopes for late skipper
After a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.
Woman shaken after waking to find man in her house
Tara Simonyi said she woke to the sound of her front door opening.
Roadworks and delays as Wellingtonians return to work
Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.
Cyclist seriously injured in crash in Upper Hutt
A cyclist is in a serious condition after a crash with a truck in the Wellington region.
Wild Wellington weather: School closed as sewage pours into playground
A school was closed after sewage spilled into their playground on Thursday.
Catholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000
'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.
Sexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island school
The victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls
Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes in Upper Hutt
Police were alerted after a witness saw the plane crash this afternoon.
SH2 reopened after Upper Hutt fatal crash
The road is now open again after this morning's crash in Elderslea.
Why was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?
Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.
Man's best friend: Owner stuck in river after following dog into water
The man had been trying to get his dog out of the river when he became stuck.
Three people treated in hospital after eating spoiled fish from Hello Fresh meal
The trio took themselves to Hutt Valley DHB's emergency department after eating the fish.
20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrockets
Leak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.
Councillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposal
Colleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.
Mayor urges review of Wellington Water's structure
Wellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.
Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Labour weekend road toll at five after car rolls on East Coast
Latest holiday weekend death occurred on the East Coast.
Snags are coming: Traffic congestion to hit Auckland entry points
NZTA predicts heavy traffic into Auckland, encourages motorists to plan their journeys.
Holiday road toll at four after pedestrian dies
Four people have already died on New Zealand roads this holiday period.
Wellington's Labour MPs most popular in the country
Three of them are among those with the biggest margins of any MP.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Election 2020: Remutaka, where the MP is the Health Minister
It's a battleground between Labour and National but is a decades-long red stronghold.
Police investigating corruption at Rimutaka Prison
Wide-ranging investigation has been going on at Rimutaka Prison over the past eight weeks.
'Much-loved' former teacher named as fatal crash victim
Rachel Pawsey was killed in a crash between her motorbike and a car in Upper Hutt.
Playground tragedy: Heartbreak for 3yo Amberlie
Amberlie Pennington-Foley died after an accident on the playground at Harcourt Park.