Latest from Wellington Region

Elderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriage

The man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.

Council says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factory

Its chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.

‘Completely inadequate’ - Letter to Government over Cook Strait safety fears

Wellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.

Guns and stolen property found during Porirua police raid

No one has been charged in the wake of the raid.

Multi-vehicle crash causes significant delays on Wellington motorway

Police say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.

Dire Strait: What’s gone wrong with our ferries?

A mayday call has put a spotlight on the ships but they've been struggling for 18 months.

UK report: Kiwi ferry heading overseas for English Channel role

The Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.

Hotel Review: A stay at the artsy Naumi Wellington

Step inside the recently opened Naumi Hotel on Cuba Street.

Man arrested in connection with Lower Hutt shooting

The 24-year-old will appear in court today.

Diver drowns near Mana Island, Porirua

Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface.

Labour selects former councillor Fleur Fitzsimons for Rongotai electorate

It's a safe seat for Labour, but the Greens are ramping up efforts in Wellington.

Wellington traffic: Queues backed to The Terrace tunnel after crash

All lanes are now open but motorists should expect delays as congestion eases.

Interislander ferry to resume passenger sailings after mayday

The ferry operator acknowledges the past few weeks have been "rough" for customers.

Thirteen kiwi released into the Mākara hills near Wellington

There was a slight delay releasing two of the birds, as one was pregnant.

Hutt blowout: Cost of shared path and seawalls skyrockets to $79m

The road was affected by adverse weather events eight times last year.

Ferry problems: ‘Agitated’ Interslander passengers stuck on vessel in harbour

Interislander says a fault on the Kaitaki meant it could not sail.

Queues out the door for Wellington’s In-N-Out popup

Just minutes after the burger outlet opened, people were lining up for a taste.

Opinion: Heartbreak and the need for ‘folding’ in Hawke’s Bay

A trip to cyclone-ravaged Hawke’s Bay made me question how prepared I am for a disaster.