Latest from Wellington Region

Nick Mills: Your right to protest shouldn't trump our right to function

As soon as public safety is involved, that’s where we should be drawing the line.

Watch: Waves crash on to ferry's deck as wild weather hits

Video of the sailing shows how rough the Cook Strait was.

A Capital Letter: Councils are running out of money, it’s not a pretty sight

Residents face unsustainable rates hikes without alternative revenue sources.

Fines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fire

The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.

‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into river

Historian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.

'Manslaughter by fright' appealed - could drowning have been foreseen?

James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.

Family of allegedly murdered father 'heartbroken'

Father of five mourned after alleged Upper Hutt murder.

Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests

Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.

Friends 'lucky to be alive' after pole smashes windscreen in wild wind

The friends say a few seconds difference could have ended in death.

Legal action launched over plan to remove cars from Wellington’s Golden Mile

Early construction work is due to begin next week.

National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned

The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.

Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated

The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.

Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims

The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.

First glimpse of Shelly Bay since housing development scrapped

The road has been closed for months due to an asbestos risk.

Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip

Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.

'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse

The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.

Why Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secret

The city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.

Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend

The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.