Latest from Wellington Region

ID scanning systems could become common place at Wellington clubs

Popular bar Dakota is implementing PatronScan technology to improve safety.

Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island

After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.

World's last Nazi hunter: NZ must open its files into suspected war criminals hiding here

"The passage of time in no way diminishes the guilt of the killers."

The shape of Wellington's future is about to be decided

The question of 'intensification' underscores a growing conflict in Wellington.

Missing the bus: Push for councils to own fleet depots after $35m sale

'It's a bit galling to see what were significant public assets slip through our fingers.'

Sky Sport engages external expert after allegations of sexual harassment and bullying

Sky has also offered counselling for anyone who experienced harmful behaviour.

Driver discharged without conviction after crash killed motorcyclist

Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".

Drug deals set up over social media ending in assault or robbery

Police say they will still investigate a robbery or assault committed during a drug deal.

Wellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfill

The situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.

Latest Wellington bus headache: Infratil sells Kilbirnie bus depot for $35m

The sale leaves NZ Bus short of a location to store part of its Wellington fleet.

Businesses say they need clarity after decision to remove cars from Wellington's Golden Mile

Chamber of Commerce says businesses are trading tough following Covid-19.

Private vehicles and car parks to be removed from Wellington's Golden Mile

Mayor Andy Foster says the $6.4b Let's Get Wellington Moving plan is finally moving.

Sexism and harassment claims: Two workers, contractor asked to leave TVNZ

There have been five incidents of alleged sexual harassment or sexism.

'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.

Cost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructure

Leaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.

End of an era for well-known Kāpiti plant nursery

"The people have been fantastic and that's probably the main thing we will miss."

'Long tunnel' for Let's Get Wellington Moving rethink

Tunnels have long been a point of contention in the $6.4 billion plan.

Investigations into police use of force increase in one major city by 300% since 2016

Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have had huge increases since 2016.