Latest from Wellington

'You can't build them fast enough': Escalating rents drive families into emergency housing

Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.

Medicinal cannabis company on the rise

"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out

Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.

Police keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protesters

Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.

Wellington woman arrested for possession of sawn-off shotgun

Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.

Death of man found in Wellington park not suspicious, police said

Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.

Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage

Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.

Parliament axe attack: Accused bailed to secure facility after unusual court appearance

The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.

No prison for 'disproportionate' response to racial slur

Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.

Two seriously injured as crash blocks SH1 near Ōhau River Bridge, south of Levin

Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.

'Stunning' evening kicks off Wellington's Gardens Magic Festival

The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.

Four new Covid cases in managed isolation, One from UK

The person from the United Kingdom tested positive during routine testing around day 1.

Analysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion question

The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital

Maggots in kitchen, rat infestation: Landlord ordered to pay $2500 to refugee family

The children living in the home were traumatised by the rats.

Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prison

The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.

Unmasked: The Kiwi diplomat who spied for the Russians

The unmasking of a Russian spy - Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello branded traitor.

From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand

There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.