Latest from Wellington

Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims

The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.

Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island

Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.

First glimpse of Shelly Bay since housing development scrapped

The road has been closed for months due to an asbestos risk.

'It was terrifying': Woman's year-long battle for payout after landslide

A woman whose house was damaged by a landslide is still waiting for her insurance payout.

Pedestrian death: Drink-driver admits killing Irish national

The drunk man was driving at almost twice the legal speed limit when he hit a pedestrian.

Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip

Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.

'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse

The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.

Nelson woman searching for the ‘guardian angel’ who helped her through terrifying flight from Wellington

Winds in Wellington topped 100km/h yesterday.

Kāpiti news in brief: Big macs no match for strong winds

Winds of over 100km/h bring down trees and more.

The Terrace in Wellington blocked off after fire

It's believed a power box caught fire.

Restore Passenger Rail protesters cover car dealership in paint

Restore Passenger Rail protesters have covered Gazley Motors in central Wellington with red paint. Video / Jack Crossland / James Cockle

Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint

Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.

‘Financial crisis’: Wellington City Council told to drastically cut capital spending

Hundreds of millions of dollars may need to be cut in the coming years.

Newly patched mobster carried out violent revenge attack on rival gang

Teenager was robbed by members of the Crips in a drug deal gone wrong.

Workers sent home, tankers sent out due to water outage in central Wellington

Large parts of the CBD are without water after a pipe burst.

Phone scammer reportedly posing as police officer

Police and other government agencies will never call and ask for credit card details.

Greens co-leader: Beer, pool and how the 'geeks' will take over the Earth

Watch James Shaw take to the pool table for the first time in 12 years.

Man resorts to digging trench in three-month wait for leak to be fixed

Wellington is running out of water and faces severe restrictions this summer.