Latest from Wellington Region

Treasury vents concerns over $6.4b Wellington transport plan

Mass rapid transit ahead of a second tunnel? Documents reveal Treasury wasn't convinced.

Wild wind sends trampoline flying into power lines

Power cut hits 41 homes in Stokes Valley as wild winds cause havoc.

Man let dog suffer with cancer

The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found

Local body elections turn nasty in Lower Hutt

The Lower Hutt elections have gone from ho-hum to nasty, says the mayor.

Firefighters plan full brigade funeral for Tararua air crash victim

At least 100 firefighters are expected at Mike Hall's funeral on Saturday morning.

Free laundry and showers for Wellington's homeless

Australian charity Orange Sky is expanding its services from Auckland to Wellington.

Lounge check: Wellington's Air NZ international lounge

Melissa Nightingale starts her trip to Singapore with a visit to Air NZ's lounge.

36 flights delayed, three turned back, in air traffic radar chaos

A passenger on an Air NZ plane says he was told all flights had been grounded.

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship

South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots

New strip club: 'More about the tease'

New strip club "a place to hang out with your mates, surrounded by some pretty girls".

Murderer Phillip Smith fights to meet with media

Smith has taken a string of cases against Corrections over his rights in prison.

Chamber of Commerce slams Wellington's transport plan

Pre-election report says Let's Get Welly Moving has been compromised by the government.

Campaign to fight hygiene poverty goes national

Toiletries drives are being held in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this week.

Capital shakes: Thousands report 4.0 magnitude earthquake in Wellington region

The earthquake occurred at a depth of around 25km, within 5km of Porirua.

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board

Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

Bomb squad called after 'item of concern' left in crashed car

Police want more information about the driver of the abandoned car.

Stats House collapse haunts Wellington building owners

City council is narrowing down a secret list of buildings following new MBIE guidelines.

Interislander arrivals terminal closed because of quake risk

Assessments confirm the arrivals terminal is below acceptable earthquake risk levels.