Latest from Wellington Region

Westpac Stadium admits 'weekend from hell'

Some fans questioned why the uncovered Westpac Stadium was used, instead of TSB Arena.

Speaking Secrets: New podcast about #MeToo in NZ

Police experiencing a surge in cases as #MeToo encourages survivors to come forward.

Speaking Secrets: Russell McVeagh firm 'in a dark place'

Law student questions how on earth Russell McVeagh got to the point of an external review

Prescription fee re-think needed - study

One-fifth of people with multiple illnesses have trouble paying for health needs: survey

Burst pipe postpones Wellington international ice hockey clash

A burst pipe carrying the freezing agent has put an end to tonight's game.

Sexual violence service auctions vasectomy

The organisation is auctioning off a vasectomy to raise money.

Police warn car owners about thieves

Police want people to take more precautions with their vehicles.

'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailed

A man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.

Losing our religion: Why fewer New Zealanders are attending church

55 per cent of NZers don't identify with "main religion", according to in-depth research.

Council votes to subsidise private airline

Councillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.

Working dogs get their day at police, customs graduation

Barking mad celebration as police and customs dogs graduate to front-line duties.

Rockfall closes busy lanes into Wellington

The two southbound lanes of SH1 will be closed temporarily from 12.30 today.

Uber introduces safety feature forcing drivers to rest

Uber is introducing a new safety feature which logs drivers off the app after 13 hours

$1m Lotto ticket sold in Wellington

A Wellington Lotto player has won $1 million.

Te Papa calls for Matariki to be national event

Matariki should be recognised as an event of national significance, says Te Papa.

All Blacks test to bring $7m to Wellington

The test should sell out, with 32 per cent of tickets being sold outside the region.

113 Wellington buildings have similar cladding to Grenfell Tower

None of the buildings' ACP coverage is enough to be detrimental to safe evacuation.

Kāpiti council may subsidise airline

Guy Burns said council should focus on core services.