Latest from Wellington

Unexplained death in Newtown, police making enquiries

The person was found in a residential address.

Restore Passenger Rail protests to continue for ‘as long as possible’

Those in the group appear to have alienated themselves from the halls of power.

Minister says KiwiRail jobs are safe for now but officials are ‘on notice’

Wellington train services are back to normal after three days of chaos.

Surface flooding in Wellington as heavy rain warning washes over the city

The rain could cause slips and flooding.

Faulty start as Wellington trains return to normal schedule

The capital's trains are running on time - but not everyone can see them.

‘We let the people of Wellington down’: KiwiRail fronts select committee

National says many questions remain unanswered after thousands of commuters affected.

Protesters charged with blocking Wellington road granted bail

The three men appeared in court this afternoon.

Eat, sleep, waka, repeat: Spend the day in Paraparaumu

Visit the Kāpiti Coast's charming seaside township.

Urgent safety issue found in Interislander ferry mayday investigation

The issue is relevant to the wider shipping sector and will be revealed on Friday.

Surgery and fish smoothies: Critically injured, emaciated penguin on the mend

He is showing signs of improvement like eating fish smoothies and preening.

KiwiRail reveals further problem led to Wellington’s train fiasco

KiwiRail boss says there have been obvious system failures and has promised changes.

Parliament protest: NZ police have come a long way since 1981

The Parliament protest in Wellington showed a new extremist ideology coming to light.

Police monitoring planned Speak Up for Women protest at Parliament

The protest follows a heated incident in Auckland during Posie Parker's tour.

Wellington rental scam circulating on social media

Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of a scam should make a report to the police.

Wild Ways: Find your food at Wellington on a Plate

The annual food festival returns to the capital with some old favourite events.

Wellington region mayors blast KiwiRail’s ‘third world’ train disruptions

Metlink plans to resume its full timetable on Thursday after passengers left stranded.

Wellington Restore Passenger Rail protesters back in court

Another five people have been charged with blocking a Wellington road.

Govt opens review into ‘embarrassing’ KiwiRail train disruption

A Wellington commuter says they were an hour and a half late for work this morning.