Latest from Wellington

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'.

Watch: 'I've got work to do' - Man's bold action to get round Transmission Gully protesters

They thought they had blocked the road - but forgot one crucial step.

Rape accused called police about online threats

Defendant says he received 'thousands' of abusive and threatening messages.

New photo of hit-and-run van released, police appeal to driver

Police understand the vehicle has after-market mag wheels.

'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court told

Defence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.

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.

SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'

Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.

Law change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell review

Officers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.

People's uprising: Wellington coffee brand seeks $1.5m for expansion

People's Coffee will put 12.5 per cent of it shares up for sale.

Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct

'Disrespectful and inflammatory' is how the lawyer's behaviour has been described.