Latest from Wellington Region

Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network

Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.

Trust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwise

Access is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.

Ferry nightmare for passengers as another sailing cancelled

People are having to abandon their cars and fly home, or settle in for the long haul.

Damaged wetlands and an unusual jail sentence: Appeal court sees risk of a miscarriage of justice

Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.

More cancellations plague Cook Strait ferries, customers feel ‘abandoned’

There is no room to rebook Interislander passengers, so bookings are being cancelled.

Interislander ferry turns back after medical event on board

The ferry was about to leave the harbour when the incident happened.

Cook Strait ferry woes deepen as new Bluebridge ferry has engine problems

The engine problem is the latest in a string of incidents plaguing Cook Strait ferries.

Man claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'

James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.

Princess Anne's love of horses on show on NZ visit

The royal has today met with riders and volunteers at the RDA in Porirua near Wellington.

Metlink officials admit fault after January bus chaos

People were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelled

The Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.

'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beach

Oliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.

How to hike Te Araroa’s Tararua Ranges section in the North Island

A step by step guide to Hiking the Te Araroa, in sections.

Parents warned of violent youth fight planned in Hutt Valley

Parents have been told scrap likely a copycat event from Hamilton’s 'battle of the hoods'.

‘It would kill you outright’: Council urgently probes faulty street lamps

A council spokesperson said Wellingtonians should watch out for "drooping".

Man called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutes

Amit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.

‘Stressed market’: Developer applies to postpone $320k in contributions

Cost overruns blamed for request for delay.

Harbourmaster fronts council committee after ferry mayday

Concerns have been raised about the ability of tug boats to assist the Kaitaki ferry.