Latest from Wellington Region

Covid-19 and pirates: The hurdles for a NZ business

'In lockdown, juggling all these balls, and then like wow, just add pirates to the mix.'

Surface flooding in Wellington region, a sunny level 2.5 weekend for Aucklanders

Showers and rain are on the cards for many around the country today.

Staff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDP

Seven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt in Wellington

Some Wellingtonians were confused as to whether the shaking was a quake or just the wind.

Queens Counsel called in to undertake review of Weta Digital

It follows a string of complaints of bullying, harassment and toxic culture.

Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north

Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.

Wellington looks to extend Snapper cards to train network

Commuters currently still have to pay with cash on board or have purchased a paper ticket.

New campaign draws battle lines over Wellington's heritage buildings

Two campaigns, one spatial plan, who will win?

Wild weather: Strong winds batter Wellington, trampolines sent flying

A strong wind warning is in place for Wellington and Wairarapa today.

Kāpiti Food Fair rescued by major events funds

Funding from the Govt's domestic events fund and council's major events fund helps fair.

Police called in after Vic Uni students' association meeting hack

Unknown attendees shared racist, homophobic, and graphic content on the Zoom meeting.

Heritage NZ proposes listing Wellington's Central Library, built in 1991

The future of the closed library is still undecided more than a year after it was closed.

Wellington City Council's social housing arm at risk of insolvency

Pressure on Central Government to foot the bill for rent subsidies to free up cash.

School takes stand against students' homophobic content

School criticises the actions of students who used homophobic language and images.

Man performs indecent act near school, films children reacting, gets name suppression

It would harm the man's dying father to see his son's name published, the lawyer said.

Tenant warned landlord steps were dangerous before falling 1.5m

Injured tenant off work for four months after landlord failed to fix 'urgent repairs'.

Cyclist's death: Van driver pleads guilty, hands over apology letter

Brent Norriss was riding his bike on State Highway 2 when he was struck by a van.

Insurance Council defends skyrocketing Wellington premiums

'Insurance simply acts as the canary in the mine by indicating premiums through risk.'