Latest from Wellington Region

Human Rights Commission offers voluntary redundancies

There are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.

ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations

The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.

Firefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder scene

The firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.

Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets

The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.

Shot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murder

The killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.

Man overboard in Wellington Harbour: Ferry company undertaking internal review

Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV has been seen searching at the tip of Miramar Peninsula.

'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death

The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.

'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel

It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.

Mayday calls and cancelled ferries: Government considers emergency towing options

There is no emergency towing vessel on standby in NZ to help large ships in strife.

Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns

Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.

Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed

One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.

Extension of quake-prone building deadlines a 'godsend' - but is it safe?

Government steps in as property owners struggle to raise capital to undertake works.

'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hike

Residents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.

Kiri Allan to go on trial this week for crash incident, refusing to accompany police

Allan says she is testing a grey area in the law.

Simon Bridges' 120km/h-plus speeding fine considered during NZTA chair appointment

Bridges currently chairs New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomy

High school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.

'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburst

Green MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.

Infamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex ban

The convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.