Latest from Wellington

The first cut is the deepest: Listening to music helps surgeons relax

Stereotypically, orthopedic surgeons with their chisels and hammers opt for heavy metal.

New deal on Shelly Bay includes home ownership plan for iwi

The Wellington Company and Taranaki Whānui Limited have agreed on the terms of a new deal.

Covid-19: Mariner tests weak positive; wastewater results expected later today

Experts say the risk to public health from the Covid-positive mariner is 'negligible'.

Law firm intern felt like 'piece of meat' after lawyer's alleged assault

Today is the second day of a disciplinary hearing which is set to last all week.

Education Ministry praised Hutt Valley High School maintenance

How does a school in Lower Hutt's wealthiest suburb, end up with rotting classrooms?

Union not happy with new pay offer for Wellington bus drivers

The Wellington Tramways Union says the NZ Bus offer comes at the cost of driver benefits.

Finnish company pitches renewable diesel for Wellington bus fleet

Emissions from buses account for a third of the regional council's carbon footprint.

Law clerk felt 'preyed on' by former Russell McVeagh partner accused of misconduct

Today is the first day of the hearing which is set to run until Friday.

Axe-throwing company taking a swing at getting a liquor licence

'Axe-pert' instructor would monitor situation closely, says company.

'Insidious': Man gets home detention after secretly filming women, uploading to porn site

Some victims are afraid of using public bathrooms after being unknowingly filmed.

Wellington Airport plunges to $35.7m loss

Passenger numbers fell to just 1 per cent of normal in April last year.

Second appearance for man charged with murder in Mt Cook, Wellington

The 42-year-old appeared in the High Court in Wellington on Friday.

Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors

Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.

Wellington Mayor avoids formal censure but told to apologise

Councillors are today considering the findings of a code of conduct complaint.

Room check: The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington

Melissa Nightingale spends a night in Wellington's The Intrepid Hotel.

Car-free CBD idea to be investigated

Councillor says Wellington city needs transformation.

Hutt City Council restructure: 56 roles disestablished, 11 redundancies

Chief executive says resource wasn't meeting council's priorities including climate change

'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out

Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".