Latest from Wellington Region

Man stabbed at apartment block

A man has suffered serious wounds after being stabbed several times in a central Wellington apartment block yesterday.

Jetstar launches first Wellington international route

Jetstar has launched its first international service from Wellington, announcing today it will fly between Wellington and the Gold Coast three times a week.

Soldier suffers burns to his back at Waiourou

Man accused of teeth-pulling sex named

A man who allegedly tore women's teeth out with pliers while having sex with them has lost a bid to keep his name secret.

First-timers against Mark of experience

The emergence of former MP Ron Mark as a candidate for New Zealand First has potentially thrown the race for the Wairarapa seat wide open.

Refund for hellish bus ride

A bus company has refunded all 37 passengers who endured two breakdowns on a nightmare ride through the central North Island.

Teen dies from crash injuries

Young woman fatally hit by car named

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police

Nicholas’ harrowing story to screen

Louise Nicholas’ harrowing story of abuse will screen next week as part of a dramatic retelling of New Zealand’s highest profile rape case.

Armed police make arrest over shooting

Armed officers have arrested a man wanted over a shooting in Lower Hutt on Friday morning.

Long-awaited SH1 upgrade moves forward

A long-awaited upgrade to State Highway 1 north of Wellington has moved forward with the award of a major contract.

Arrests over Lower Hutt shooting

Toddler recovering after being hit by vehicle

Three-year-old struck by car outside kindergarten

Labour warns of 'creeping corruption'

Labour says it would run a Royal Commission into the public sector to address issues such as ministers' bullying of civil servants and the threat of "creeping corruption".

Lift fire in Wellington building

Bird's nest cuts power to thousands