Latest from Wellington Region

Christopher Luxon’s $60 grocery shop: How much does it buy?

The National leader confirmed the $60 only covered three breakfasts and one meal.

Ferret highway: Transmission Gully creates path for pests to move south

There's concern the ferrets could pose a risk to Wellington's native kiwi population.

Motorists slapped with more than 4000 fines for driving in new bus lanes

The fines from the past six months total $613,050.

Kiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800k

The bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.

Drink-driving police officer denied discharge without conviction

Cop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.

'No one deserves to die in that manner': Police push for information on homicide

Police have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.

Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised

'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'

New World to close Wellington Railway Metro supermarket

The supermarket says despite best efforts, it has not been able to renew the lease.

Former Wellington mayors in line to become MPs

Pair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.

Interislander ferry reliability improves, but still below target

KiwiRail is positive about its performance after a mayday call caused major disruption.

Review finds Wellington City Council crash data breach was preventable

Interviewee says they were shocked personal information was left in the spreadsheet.

Ex Oranga Tamariki worker accused of indecency with kids

He is accused of offending against four young people this year.

Meeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading Cinema

A councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.

$147m budget blowout, Tory Whanau denies ‘financial crisis’

But the Mayor is warning sacrifices will need to be made.

'No way to turn back' as Wellington Town Hall cost skyrockets

The cost was originally thought to be $43m, but the budget has since blown out four times.

Election 2023: The Wellington electorates to watch

The Greens and National are making a splash in Labour's sea of red.

Watch: 'All hell broke loose' on flight to Queenstown due to turbulence

Passengers endure severe turbulence, leaving them airborne in their seats.

Car fire on State Highway 1 near Ōtaki

The vehicle has been cleared and the road has reopened.