Latest from Wellington

Sir Ron Brierley: Three guilty pleas and a fall from Olympus

From Wellington's 'brat pack' to the heavens - a titan crashes to earth.

Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.

'Disappointing trend': 70 last-minute cancellations for Wellington bus-goers

Metlink say the onus is on NZ Bus to provide a service.

Holiday traffic: Best times to avoid long delays on the roads this Easter

The roads will be at their heaviest this afternoon as people flee for the holidays.

'No excuse': Hundreds turn out to protest against sexual violence in Wellington

This is the first of many events that are set to be held by the group.

'It feels dangerous in Cuba St': 'Confident' thieves target shops

Some stores are being hit so frequently they have stopped reporting it to police.

'Persistent to the end': Wellington remembers legacy of 'conservation giant' Colin Ryder

Colin Ryder was a 'genuine friend of the earth' with a 'bulldog determination'.

Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure

Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.

Opinion: Chain stores could be critical to future of Wellington's Cuba St

Chain stores have a role to play in quirky Cuba St, just as they always have.

'We can't tolerate it anymore': Protesters to rally against sexual violence in Wellington

"Everyone is sick and tired of the current situation, they're tired of being scared."

Crash blocks SH1 northbound at Raumati Rd

SH1 Kapiti Expressway closed to northbound traffic between Raumati Rd and Kapiti Rd.

Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week

Rain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.

'Something weird and wonderful' happened at this café

A small Porirua cafe was at the centre of a spontaneous chain of random acts of kindness.

'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round

"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."

Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school

Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.

'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?

Over three years, 31 councils held 737 informal meetings in secret.

Wellington food supremos open plant-based pizzeria

The Cuba Street spot boasts a Mediterranean fusion menu featuring all the classics.

Wellington musician charged with sexual offending makes another appearance

The judge has agreed to maintain his interim name suppression.