Latest from Wellington Region

Ombudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secret

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'.

Why residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concerns

Six Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.

Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending

The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.

‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposal

Some motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.

Winston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry company

The company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries.

Opinion: James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’

OPINION: The city has been battling with an ongoing narrative that it's dying.

Police seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end art

Drugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.

'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries

Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.

‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crash

Locals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.

‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term

She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.

Skateboarder hitches ride on back of fast-moving train

The man was lucky to avoid injury or death during the dangerous stunt, police say.

'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier

'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.

Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?

A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.

Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property

AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.

Cause of PM’s limo crash revealed in private messages and photos

Police blame driver 'misjudgment' for the roundabout collision.

$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raid

The 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.

Police confirm one dead in Upper Hutt crash

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Wellington city property valuations plummet 24%, no suburb unscathed

The average house value is now sitting at $1.08 million.