Latest from Wellington Region

South Island 'fortress' still locked down

100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.

Live: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expert

There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.

'Bracing myself': Parents preparing for week of home schooling

Government has confirmed the level 4 restrictions will run until at least Tuesday night.

'Grim outlook' for boy born to Hawke's Bay family at 24.1 weeks

'Micro-preemie' baby fights for his life in NICU at Wellington Hospital

Open butchers, greengrocers to reduce pressure on supermarkets - Retail NZ

"Greengrocers, butchers, bakers should be allowed to open."

Masterton conservation park declares war on rabbits

DoC pledges $700,000 to help get rid of 'those pesky rabbits' at wildlife centre.

Wellington locations of interest not contacted prior to be listed

In some cases businesses find out they're a location of interest when everyone else does.

Wellington leaders urge vaccination uptake, airport on standby

There are three Covid cases and seven potential exposure sites in Wellington.

RNZ reporter attacked by Covid-denier as 'anger and misinformation' grow

Opinion: "There is more animosity towards the government and media this time around."

Hundreds of Rarotonga returnees could be stranded due to limited domestic flights

There are two flights from Rarotonga today and limited domestic flights to get them home.

Siouxsie Wiles on how to stay Covid safe when you live in an apartment building

She said apartments were higher risk but there are safety steps that help.

Wellington's $350m plan for public transport, walking, cycling revealed

The plan is expected to result in less use of automobiles.

'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdown

A rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.

Person falls down bank, trapped behind a container in Wellington

A person became trapped behind a container after falling down a bank in Wellington.

Too early to say how lockdown will affect troubled $1.25b motorway

Alert level 4 is the latest blow to Transmission Gully being built north of Wellington.

Derailed passenger train lifted back onto tracks by crane after slip

KiwiRail crews worked around the clock and up to their knees in mud.

MediaWorks HR and legal head who oversaw assault claim inquiry resigns

Chief executive Cam Wallace confirms HR boss Alex Nicholson will leave in November.

'Apply early': Chamber of Commerce advice to Wellington businesses hit by lockdown

Don't wait, employers urged - and consider mental wellbeing too.