Latest from Wellington

Fatal Lower Hutt shooting victim was former gang president

The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.

How a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaboration

More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

Wellington cafe fire prompts overnight evacuation of residents

Seven fire trucks battle blaze at Beach Babylon; cause under investigation.

D-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferries

The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.

Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts

An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.

Is the Basin Reserve still the home of NZ cricket?

Mike Thorpe examines its major contender.

Sixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment block

Car parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.

Watch: Homicide investigation launched after man shot dead in Lower Hutt

Witnesses say bystanders tried to perform CPR on the man but he died a short time later.

'Implausible, even fanciful:' Judge's reaction to man's claims he didn't know goods were stolen

Police seized 6000 stolen items after executing search warrants in Operation Trump Card.

Gale force winds batter Wellington: Boat wrecked, flights cancelled

MetService warns that up to 110mm of rain could fall in the Tararua Range area.

Govt to announce future of Cook Strait ferries after year of uncertainty

ANALYSIS: Ministers have promised a cheaper alternative to KiwiRail's mega ferries.

Andrew Alderson: The key component that cost the Black Caps

OPINION: One key component effectively cost the Black Caps the game.

'It has been tough': Battling Blundell hits hundred in record home loss

Fighting for form – if not his spot – Tom Blundell struck a counter-attacking ton.

England beat Black Caps with two days to spare in second test

The Black Caps have fallen to another big defeat.

'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots

Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.

Still unbeaten: Auckland FC hold off Wellington Phoenix in Kiwi derby

If you wanted a recipe for the best rivalry in New Zealand sport, this is it.

Andrew Alderson: Three selection questions the Black Caps must answer

OPINION: The squad is unlikely to change next week in Hamilton, but conundrums loom.

Auckland FC beat Wellington Phoenix

How the action unfolded in Auckland FC's 2-1 win.