Latest from Wellington Region

Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach

Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.

‘KiwiRail must be s***ting themselves’: Cook Strait ferry cost blowout lands with Nicola Willis

KiwiRail's top brass have already met twice with Finance Minister about project.

Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site

She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.

Block of flats on fire in Lower Hutt, roads closed

One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Wellington’s earthquake-prone building crisis could leave hundreds seeking new homes

Almost 230 deadlines for strengthening earthquake-prone buildings due to expire in 2027.

'How entitled': Wellington rental wants tenant to work as security guard

The listing in Kilbirnie has been removed from Trademe after it was heavily criticised.

Watch: 'I was intoxicated' - Tory Whanau discusses drunken night out

The rumour mill in Wellington has been sent into overdrive after the boozy night.

Sinkhole opens up beneath Wellington street

A section of the pavement has been closed as a precaution.

Mayor's drinking a distraction from Wellington's real issues

OPINION: The city needs the new Govt's help with water pipes, transport and cost blowouts.

Councillor calls for Tory Whanau to resign after second drinking incident

Another councillor wants a formal meeting to be held over the situation.

Man drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damages

He stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.

'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problem

Whanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.

Revealed: How much has been spent on Wellington's doomed transport plan

The Government has promised to withdraw from the plan within its first 100 days.

'Clearly not well': Whanau risks losing trust due to drinking problem - colleagues

'Her behaviour has become an embarrassment for the city' - councillor.

Restaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packet

She told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.

Council warns of man impersonating building inspector

Residents say a man has been knocking on their doors wanting to take photos.

Mega-landlord says 'dramatic' uptick in housing market under new Govt

Matt Ryan, who owns more than 100 properties, said more houses are selling at auction.

'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immature

When told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.