Latest from Wellington

Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour

Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.

'Lots of tears' after $24.25 million Lotto win

The winner is a regular player who bought a Triple Dip while on a trip to Wellington.

Ferret highway: Transmission Gully creates path for pests to move south

There's concern the ferrets could pose a risk to Wellington's native kiwi population.

Motorists slapped with more than 4000 fines for driving in new bus lanes

The fines from the past six months total $613,050.

Kiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800k

The bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.

Drink-driving police officer denied discharge without conviction

Cop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.

'No one deserves to die in that manner': Police push for information on homicide

Police have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.

Cops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised

'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'

More than a third of the Wainuiomata population is of Māori or Pacific whakapapa

Suburb 'on the uplift, and it is an attractive place to live, work, and play'.

‘We’ve had enough’: Wellington bars owners fight opposition to liquor licenses

Mayor Tory Whanau will now meet police to discuss the approach to licensing.

Lotto Powerball $24.25 million prize claimed

It follows other big wins this year.

'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fire

Dean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.

Man 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentenced

The man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.

'A strategic error': What has prompted suggestions of a second election?

Plus, today's On the Campaign looks at the two electorate races in Wellington Central.

Winning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimed

Wainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.

Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life

The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.

'Hopes have been smashed': Jehovah’s Witnesses head to court on Abuse in Care Inquiry

'They’ve been re-traumatised and there’s no hope at all for them to get any justice.'

Interislander ferry reliability improves, but still below target

KiwiRail is positive about its performance after a mayday call caused major disruption.