Latest from Wellington Region

Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?

Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.

Mysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?

There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.

Eatery sells 3500 burgers after being booted from culinary comp

The controversial burger has a line of white powder on top with a rolled-up $100 bill.

Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums

Health NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.

'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online

An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.

The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal

Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.

Almost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centre

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.

Editorial: Wellington struggling to shake its broken image

OPINION: Perhaps one of the city's most famous residents can deliver a necessary rebrand.

Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme

Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.

Former cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justice

Police investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.

'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars

Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.

Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation

The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.

Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials

'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'

Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again

The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.

'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year

'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'

A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington

Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.