Latest from Wellington Region

Passengers spend the night on Interislander ferry after steering issue

There were no tugs available to bring the ship in until this morning.

Coroner releases findings on prison death of infamous Wellington murder

The findings into the prison death have now been revealed.

Watch: Person violently run down by car in Palmerston North gang brawl

The incident happened less than two days before a Mongrel Mob member was fatally shot.

Polar blast will bring snow to South and North Island

Masterton had its coldest night of the year.

'Like an alien': Strange noises before e-scooter explosion

Adam Clayton heard a strange noise just before suffering near-fatal injuries.

Brutal high school student fight put on social media

The video shows a boy lying face down on the concrete as others attack him.

'Lucky it's not manslaughter': Teen knocks out cop

Matua Ratana said he was trying to protect a female friend when he punched the officer.

‘The Wellington special’: Fifa bus ‘inches’ its way down steep, winding road

One car was damaged as another tried to get out of the way.

Gang tensions: Daylight shooting follows violent de-patching, police invoke new powers

A Black Power member was de-patched and had his finger cut off, source says.

Parliament protester who hurled paver at police says he’s not violent

Boz Taniwha stoked a tent fire before throwing objects at police.

Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass

The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.

Search for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area enters fourth day

Weather conditions are challenging.

'Never see you again': Former meth addict involved in planning violent robbery turns life around

The woman, who avoided jail, thanked the judge for giving her a chance.

Up to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residents

Some residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.

Hotel review: Riverside views at Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Guests at the 4.5 star hotel can pick between river and garden views.

Wellington Zoo says behaviour ‘normal’ after Chinese zoo’s sun bears accused of being ‘men in costumes’

'I promise you it's not a person in a suit,' a Wellington zookeeper said.

Church groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rights

Free To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.

'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run

The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.