Latest from Wellington

Wairarapa man arrested for arson and $500,000 gold bullion fraud

The 63-year-old man is due to appear in Masterton District Court today.

Meridian building latest office block deemed potentially earthquake-prone

The award-winning green building was constructed in 2007 on Wellington's waterfront.

Kiwi university scholar allegedly murdered by estranged husband in Sri Lanka

Apsara Wimalasiri was home in Sri Lanka for a visit when she was killed.

Inside the mind of engineers: How a building went from quake-prone to not

A second opinion meant a Wellington pool no longer needed millions to be spent on it.

House or travel? The new question for the 20-somethings

In many ways the answer for young people has already been decided.

Sex offender asks for convictions to be quashed

Judges can warn juries when evidence could be unreliable if more than 10 years has passed.

Seven arrests following two firearm incidents in Wellington

One incident in the CBD this morning and another in Tawa are believed to be linked.

Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels

Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.

Paekākāriki residents enjoy the quiet life after new road opens

Locals hope their coastal towns now become destinations.

Police car towed after reversing into barrier pole on Transmission Gully

It's the second incident involving a police car in as many weeks since new road opened.

No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them

Xero senior project manager David Michl now works from his home office in Wanaka.

City councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himself

Sean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.

Watch: Huge pod of dolphins make a splash in Wellington's harbour

The pod has delighted Wellingtonians on a sunny day in the capital.

Work to return fluoride to Wellington's water delayed by staff absences

Residents have been without fluoride for months after treatment plants were switched off.

Pilots took evasive action: Avoid mid-air crash over Wellington Airport

Crew incorrectly identified second plane putting them on crash course with third plane.

Mahanga Bay occupation: Mau Whenua publicly distance themselves, MoE looking into reports of school

'Their unwelcome occupation at this significant site has never been supported.'

Fluoride failure: 'Confidence rocked', council orders report on all water assets

Fluoride was turned off last year in the Wellington region without anyone being told.

Business confidence plummets in Wellington, inflation becomes second biggest concern

Business Central boss says issue of confidence runs deeper than traffic light settings.