Latest from Wellington Region

Your New Year traffic: When is the best time to skip town?

Southbound traffic from Auckland will be without any delays today, NZTA predicts.

Report reveals Wellington Water flailing in a sea of red

Missed targets, a backlog of leaks, in need of cash, and now a collapsed wastewater pipe.

Artist outraged over work featured in Whitcoulls calendar without permission

Xoe Hall is outraged photos of her work have appeared in a calendar without permission.

Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive

Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.

Stories of the decade: Change was in the air

Air New Zealand announced it couldn't continue providing a Whanganui-Auckland service.

Going away for New Year's? Expect heavy traffic on the highways

Heavy traffic is expected on New Zealand's main highways as we head away for New Year's.

Flushed undies to blame for family being showered in urine on ferry

Underpants flushed down the ferry's toilets led to a high-pressure build-up.

Family showered in urine after wee accident on Interislander ferry

A family was showered in human urine on the Interislander ferry.

Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes

Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.

Settled weather for Kiwi Christmas

Relax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.

Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic

"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.

Swimming ban: Sewage keeps flowing into Wellington harbour

Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the entire Wellington harbour.

Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels

Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.

Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined

Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.

Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way

There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.

Wellington killer bird decorator at it again

The birds are decorated with tinsel and bows and can't fly, eat or drink.

Brace for traffic chaos as Christmas holiday exodus begins

If you're lucky enough to leave Auckland tomorrow, leave very early - or very late.

New homes for families in need before Christmas

The Aukusitinos are moving into their new home just in time for Christmas.