Latest from Wellington Region

Workers sent home, tankers sent out due to water outage in central Wellington

Large parts of the CBD are without water after a pipe burst.

Phone scammer reportedly posing as police officer

Police and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.

Man resorts to digging trench in three-month wait for leak to be fixed

Wellington is running out of water and faces severe restrictions this summer.

Dire Strait: Decision delayed on mega ferry terminal cost blow-out

Ministers won't say whether the issue will be resolved before the upcoming election.

'Confronting and monstrous': Man went down 'rabbit hole' looking at child exploitation material

He told the police, "I know it's not an excuse and what I did was wrong."

Kiri Allan pleads not guilty to refusing to accompany police after crash

The former Justice Minister's court hearing has been delayed until after the election.

Wellington housing development canned due to rising costs

It would have seen 40 apartments built, alongside business opportunities in the area.

A Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beach

The worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.

Climate change protesters imprison themselves

The protesters have 'jailed' themselves in support of their colleagues in custody.

Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'

One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.

Man shot in head on 21st birthday to lose eye, shooter gets jail

The mother of one victim was told he wasn't going to make it - he proved them wrong.

Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year

The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".

Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti

There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.

Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances

Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.

Up to 1200 Wellington hospital staff affected by new car parking proposal

The Wellington City Council plan will go out for public consultation next week.

Supermarket launches legal action over Wellington cycleway

Foodstuffs is worried the decision-making for the cycleway was 'flawed'.

Is working from home killing Wellington?

Fashion label Carly Harris and cafe chain Wishbone have partly blamed it for their demise.

Former Wellington Mayor Andy Foster running for New Zealand First

Andy Foster will contest the Mana electorate for New Zealand First.