Latest from Wellington

Parliament lockdown avoided after report of gun in nearby car

Police did not find the firearm that almost prompted a Parliament lockdown.

'Absolute tragedy': Robertson defends health funding after boy's death

Sebby Chua's parents were repeatedly told their son was fine not long before he died.

Grieving parents' plea after 4-year-old son dies unexpectedly of tonsillitis complications

Sebby Chua's parents feel let down by two hospitals after their son's sudden death.

Travel Alerts: The return of a favourite Wellington book festival

With readers and writers descending next month, the capital is set to get lit(erary)

Labour weekend road toll: Two killed in crashes in Wellington and Waikato

New Zealand is tracking towards having one of the highest road death tolls in a decade.

National ticketing system on the way for public transport

The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.

Labour weekend traffic: Congestion on Bombay Hills after crash, city clears

Police will be boosting their presence on roads this long weekend.

Wellington rape trial draws to a close

Jury faces the difficult task of trying to resolve very different accounts.

'Borrowed' life buoy returned to Interislander 20 years later

The item was taken from the Arahura in the early 2000s by mystery man 'Dan'.

Man pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000

The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.

Red van sought after hit and run

The van would likely have damage to its front windscreen and left wing mirror.

Dead wrong: Thieves strip wheels from hearse at funeral home

'They've got some bad karma coming their way', says fuming funeral director.

Sunshine at last for cloud-stricken Auckland

School's back, and so is the sunshine.

Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told

The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.

Six arrests after pro-rail protesters block highway for third time this week

The group have staged three motorway protests in Wellington this week.

Kiwi pet anaesthesia mask inventor makes global Dyson Award shortlist

Massey University graduates make it on to a global engineering award shortlist.

5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand

More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.

Overseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopen

Foreign buyer interest was strong due to geographic spread: Colliers.