Latest from Wellington

'You're treating me like I've got a bomb': $600 fine for man's poor choice of words

The man was waiting at a Wellington bus stop with two suitcases and an ammunition tin.

Rest home staff failed to realise resident's teeth missing

Daughter had to point out to staff that her mum's two front teeth were missing.

'It felt like a junket': Controversial China trip postponed

Wellington regional councillors welcome the move following concerns about transparency.

'I'm a devout Christian': Kiwi dominatrix slams orgy claims

Kiwi Sarah Elliott says although she's polyamorous she's not into orgies.

Blogger throws hat into ring in Wellington mayoral race

Conor Hill announces bid for the top job - the blogger who ran a fake mayoral campaign.

Found: Dad, two daughters missing overnight located

Dad and two daughters "relieved" after returning home from a night in the bush.

Kapa haka group flies the culture flag at regional conference

WHS is the only school in the lower North Island with a Confucius Classroom.

Wellington fuel prices: What Waitomo effect?

Fuel prices aren't budging in the central city a week on from Waitomo opening.

Armed police respond to firearms incident at hospital

Passerby near hospital says there were about 15 police attending to incident.

Road-safety shock: 78 driving infringements issued in two hours

Roading operation in Wellington CBD pings 75 people browsing social media and texting.

Major delays for Wellington drivers, capital's trains running again

About 20,000 train commuters were left scrambling to get to work this morning.

Live: Commuter chaos - 'Like the Hunger Games' as 20,000 rail users vie for buses

A freight train has derailed in Wellington, forcing the closure of four main rail lines.

Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge

There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.

Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills

Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.

Give my phone back: Customers fume as repair shop mysteriously closes

When no one answered her calls, she walked to the store to find that it was closed.

Oranga Tamariki worker appeals indecent assault conviction

Judge says a man who committed the same crime would probably have ended up in jail.

Nat MP won't be drawn on Israel Folau debate

Nat MP: "It's not my role to judge whether God will accept them or not."

Person injured after being hit by a bus in Wellington

The crash happened on Manners St at 11.30am, police said.