Latest from Wellington Region

Outrage after Wellington Tranzurban manager mocks cyclists

'A brief search for cyclist hit by bus Wellington shows why people don't see it as funny.'

Community concerns over Porirua housing redevelopment

Neighbours call for more engagement over a housing plan in their backyard.

Students label liquor ban a 'lazy band-aid'

Victoria University students have come out swinging over a proposed ban at Kelburn Park.

Residents fed up with self-entitled student binge drinking

The stoush over student drinking in Wellington's Kelburn Park heads to council today.

State Highway 2 closed south of Masterton following crash

NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services

Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt

Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.

Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather

Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.

James Shaw's attacker admits assault

James Shaw's attacker has admitted assaulting and injuring him.

Whoa, dude: 'Bill and Ted' star's new documentary

Alex Winter is interested in how technology can be used to both liberate and oppress.

Two men charged after prison stabbing

Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.

'You don't own it': Neighbours fight over million-dollar view

David Walmsley says the view of the harbour does not belong to his neighbours.

Bus driver meal breaks off to a bad start

Unions say regional councils aren't being proactive enough.

ACC's e-scooter bill hits new high - but stats back Lime safety claim

How e-scooters stack up against other forms of transport in the accident claims stakes.

Transport tender process to be reviewed

Unions say the process causes bus companies to cut wages for the cheapest tender.

Wellington SPCA's longest staying animals

Meet the animals that have been staying at Wellington SPCA for nearly a year.

Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt

The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.

Two-in-one asthma inhaler hailed as a 'game-changer'

Study finds benefits in combination therapy for patients with mild asthma

Westpac Stadium charging $1 for new plastic drink tray

Westpac Stadium has started charging $1 to use a plastic 4-cup holder when buying drinks.