Latest from Wellington Region

Baby Ru: Why are police yet to lay charges over toddler's death?

Three weeks have passed with no charges in the baby Ru case. We answer your questions.

Kmart bag leads to luggage confusion after Air NZ flight

The passengers had purchased the exact same type of bag the night before the flight.

Sailings cancelled after ‘dramatic’ hole ripped in hull of Cook Strait ferry

The hole is so large you can see the other side of the ship through it.

'He didn't deserve to go that way': Mum of man killed by homeless colleague speaks

David Gilchrist was off his meds and deemed an imminent risk when he killed Glen Collins.

Tears, prayers and relief: Jury finds pair acted in self-defence in street brawl

The verdict means Iulu Apineru and Henry Atoni can now move on with their lives.

Two cars seen outside burning house where murdered man lay

Two vehicles were seen on the street where the arson happened.

Ruthless-Empire: Multiple injuries, crucial evidence removed - what we know

Police believe baby Ru was injured in the morning before being taken to hospital.

Wellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fix

Wellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.

'Fight or flight, fighting for my sight': Accused suffered eye-gouging, claims self-defence

Two cousins are on trial for continuing to punch a man after he no longer posed a threat.

Woman outraged with response after bus crashed into parked car

She is one of 88 people whose parked cars have been hit by buses in the past nine months.

Person of interest in baby Ru homicide case in court on unrelated charges

Rosie Morunga was in court today on assault charges.

Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf

The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.

Auckland or Wellington? Study claims one is superior for raising a family

One city placed sixth in the 38-city ranking, while the other sat at the 19th spot.

Never mind the Oscars - the unique way Wētā's Sir Richard Taylor measures business success

A rare interview with one of NZ's creative geniuses: 'You've got me going now.'

'Covered in blood': New dad needed resuscitating after fight outside club

Nicholas Crosby threw first punch but Crown alleges two accused men kept going.

'Incredibly emotional': Restaurant owner considers walking as others fold

Asher Boote speaks out about the mental toll of running a restaurant in recent months.

Wellington man arrested for allegedly sharing child exploitation videos online

An analysis of his phone confirmed he shared multiple videos of child sexual abuse.

Opinion: The verdict on Wellington City Council’s ‘financial crisis'

OPINION: Tory Whanau says it's not, but when does cost-cutting become a crisis?