Latest from Wellington

Victoria University step closer to changing its name

Uni council votes to simplify the name to University of Wellington.

Staff told quake-prone building safe

Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.

Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes

Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.

Murder accused in court over Upper Hutt stabbing

Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.

The realities of life in a corset

Leimomi Oakes will be using historical costumes to explore women's lives 100 years ago.

Young girl writes open letter about rugby trophies

She was thankful for the trophy but asked since there more girls playing, why no trophy?

Arrest after man dies in Upper Hutt stabbing

A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.

Home for sale - but you can't go inside

Another house being sold "from the roadside" has been saved at the last minute.

NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown

The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.

Hipkins announces takeover of polytechnics

Hipkins has made a preliminary decision to appoint a commissioner to the polytechnics.

Fire in switchboard at Wellington Airport

The small fire was extinguished and firefighters have been stood down.

Taita fatal assault: Police seek possible witness

Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.

Singapore Airlines captain suspended of all duties after failing alcohol test.

A Singapore Airlines pilot who failed an alcohol test has been suspended from all duties.

Flight to Wellington cancelled after pilot fails alcohol test

The pilot in question was stood down and has been suspended from all duties.

High-rise abseil to make wishes come true

It's $1700 up - so far - and 17 stories down for former cancer kid.

Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here

Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.

No prison for brutal parking warden attack

The man who fractured a parking warden's eye socket won't go to prison.

$7.5k fuel theft to fund drug habit

The 34 charges are mainly spread over a three-month period in the Wellington region.