Latest from Wellington

Youth MP's speech a hit with Act leader

Ali Gammeter speaks at Parliament on a favourite subject - freedom of speech.

Boris Johnson's rugby coach reminisces on a clever kid who 'stood out'

"He certainly stood out for the same reasons he continues to stand out today."

Inquest into secure unit suspected suicide

Samuel Fischer died in the care of Capital & Coast DHB in 2015.

Wellington's mayoralty: A tale of two campaigns

The difference between Justin Lester's campaign and Conor Hill's couldn't be more extreme.

Live: Anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building

Greenpeace activists attempting to reach oil giant OMV's headquarters.

Trades Hall bombing: Police now believe they know who killer's target was

Caretaker Ernie Abbott was killed doing his job - now police know who was meant to die.

Fog disrupts Wellington flights

There's low visibility in the sky and on the roads in the capital.

Drivers using cellphones: One caught every three minutes

More than $14 million has been issued in fines since it became illegal.

Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response

High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.

'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?

Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.

Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground

The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.

Puzzling 35-year cold case: Fresh leads on Trades Hall bombing

Police hope modern technology can help catch a killer who has long evaded justice.

'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet

Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.

Limited Cook Strait services begin after yesterday's ferry woes

Trucks and passengers still stranded after Cook Strait Ferries vessel hit Picton wharf.

Little fighter with coolest attitude faces long recovery

Doctors first thought he had a cold, four days later he was flown to Starship Hospital

Mischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi store

Nary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.

No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in

Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.

Penguins drop in at sushi shop - again

The blue penguins have been removed from under a sushi bar for a second time.