Latest from Wellington

50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge

The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.

Wellington couple claiming $400k Lotto win are 'absolutely buzzing'

"We sat there staring at the screen in disbelief. It was the most surreal moment."

Vice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retires

Grant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.

'Pointless death': Police investigating possible charges in fatal Shelly Bay crash

Two other teenagers were injured in the crash. 

Sexual assault survivors fear men will slip through the cracks after support organisation closure

"I'm scared for my fellow survivors ... Where will we go now?"

Covid casualty: Wellington's Prefab cafe folds, staff given notice

Delta level 2 rules prove too restrictive for Prefab to reopen.

'Devastating decision': World of Wearable Arts cancelled

Chief executive says they needed to face the reality that the risks are just too high.

Air NZ links stranded Northland with temporary service

Northland has been cut off by Auckland's strict travel restrictions.

One dead, two injured after car rolls onto rocks in Wellington

The two injured people were transported to hospital with critical and serious injuries.

Crash blocks SH1 at Johnsonville on last day of alert level 3

Travellers heading into Wellington have met with heavy traffic.

Wellington businessman says new level 2 a 'million times more difficult'

There is a new limit of 50 people at hospitality and event venues under alert level 2.

Police locate stolen firearms, dramatic arrest made in Wellington's CBD

Police inquiries continue after a firearm was discharged in Upper Hutt.

Hospital aircon units damaged in suspicious fire while in transit

Two air conditioning units were damaged when a truck-and-trailer caught fire in Ōtaki.

Windy weather in Wellington delays removal of condemned slide

The slide is being removed after several young children broke their legs playing on it.

Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms

Wellington faces a possible move to alert level 2 today, as outbreak sits at 15.

Armed police arrest two people in dramatic incident in downtown Wellington

Several police cars blocked off Victoria St in Wellington to make the arrests.

Police officer hospitalised by Porirua man trying to evade capture

Police say the 25-year-old will appear in court tomorrow.

Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others

"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."