Latest from Wellington

Electrical fire in central Wellington put out

Firefighters were 'anxious' as they have no high ladder appliances.

'Looming' apartment block proposed over war memorial

The developers have shaved a couple of storeys off the proposal to speed up the process.

Comment: Wellington mayoral hopefuls should leave $7.4b transport plan alone

Wellington needs a mayor to take the city's transport plan forward, not pick it apart.

Māhanga Bay occupation leader 'not worried' about being arrested again

The group has moved and set up camps near Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay.

Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets

Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.

Māhanga Bay protesters move down the road after police eviction

They have moved to a gravel car park near Shelly Bay.

No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown

There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.

Rāhui at Wellington beach will be lifted tomorrow after woman found dead

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death.

Paul Catmur: Russian tips for nailing your next social media campaign

OPINION: The "Trolls of Olgino" offer a few lessons in the art of social media.

Government announces light rail and second Mt Vic tunnel for Wellington

A decision on Let's Get Wellington Moving's big projects has finally been made.

'Quite a toll': More than a third of cops at Parliament protest seek mental health support

Five staff were hit by flying bricks - three in the head.

From a leaky Hutt garage to the world stage, VR ball catches Nasa's attention

Nasa has discussed the possible uses of the technology with Terry Miller and his team.

Kiwi cities see biggest fall in Economist's livability rankings

New Zealand's travel restrictions were called out by the think tank's rankings.

Rongotai MP Paul Eagle announces Wellington mayoral bid

Paul Eagle will take unpaid leave for three months and donate his salary to charity.

Analysis: Paul Eagle and the strategy behind Wellington's worst-kept secret

Labour's Rongotai MP has confirmed his campaign to be Wellington's next mayor.

Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week

Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.

Wellington needs $7.3b to 'future-proof' rail network - report finds

The network's fragility was highlighted this week when a fault led to mass cancellations.

Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart

Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.