Latest from Wellington Region

Harbourmaster issues ultimatum to owner of classic yacht at risk of sinking

Marina staff have resorted to pumping water out of it every few days to keep it afloat.

Wellington Zoo’s new snow leopards settling in, visitors delighted

Snow leopards Asha and Manju's arrival has been a best-case scenario, keepers say.

'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepout

Rhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.

Fluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?

OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.

‘Good karma or dumb luck’: Wellington entrepreneur narrowly avoided serious injury after being hit by truck

Troy Hammond was dragged about 15 metres under the bus along Wellington's Courtenay Place.

Wellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failure

Wellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.

One dead after crash between truck and two vehicles

Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.

Opinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington moving

National has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.

Immigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry services

Four out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.

Rest home failed to prevent elderly woman’s death after she became trapped against wall: Coroner

The elderly woman had fallen out of bed multiple times before she died.

Hutt mayor sorry slip concerns and complaints were not prioritised

Campbell Barry says residents did 'everything right' by reporting the leak.

Dire strait: KiwiRail boss admits 'erosion of trust' over ferries

KiwiRail’s chief executive admits there has been an “erosion of trust” among the public.

Four arrested after armed offenders squad storm beachfront property

Officers may be stopping traffic.

Ferry-bound big trucks will benefit from new Wellington roundabout

The project will be the second Let's Get Wellington Moving has delivered.

Police called to Bluebridge ferry terminal as cancellations continue

A stranded passenger told the Herald his patience is wearing thin.

Dire Strait: The five jobs Interislander wants on the immigration Green List

National says Interislander cannot access the critical staff it needs.

Body found in Palmerston North house after reports of ‘unknown substance’

Nearby properties were evacuated.

‘Are we a third-world country?’ Anger at weeks-long ferry delays

The Bluebridge ferry has cancelled all its sailings, and rebooking vehicles is impossible.