Latest from Wellington Region

Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'

The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.

A Capital Letter: How Wellington’s road cone tree stole Christmas

Feeling festive? The tree is a sharp dose of the reality residents are trying to escape.

Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse

Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.

Council endorses Petone name change to Pito-one

The proposed change reflects the suburb's original Māori name and spelling.

‘We were literally gagging’: Residents complain of wafting stench from wastewater plant

The smell from a wastewater treatment plant has made people physically sick.

Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed

A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.

Weather: All flights cancelled from Wellington as fog hangs over city

It follows several flights being cancelled on Sunday for the same reason.

Bad weather hampers Cook Strait ferry repairs, more sailings cancelled

A hole was ripped in the side of the ferry when it hit a wharf one week ago.

Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed

The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.

'My heart shrunk': Witness at scene of fatal hit-and-run describes shock

The woman used a blanket from her home to cover the victim's body.

Students win fight not to attend uni lectures in person

Students said policy was regressive and disadvantaged those with part-time jobs.

State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash

Initial reports say there are serious injuries.

Community 'in shock' after two deadly incidents in 24hrs

Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry said two deaths in 24 hours is 'a real shock'.

Two Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi as

Two people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.

Man shot dead by police in 'hostage' situation after holding weapon to woman’s neck

Police and ambulance staff are at the scene.

Penguin deaths prompt better protections at cycling path construction site

The Department of Conservation has issued a formal warning over one death.

Family desperate to find Ōtaki man missing for six weeks

Police have widened the search for Duncan Hill to include steep and bush-covered terrain.

‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5b

Wastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.