Latest from Wellington

KiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror

Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.

Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year

One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

KiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disaster

More than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.

Expectant mums to share rooms at Wellington hospital as labour induced

Pipes in every sink and shower in the hospital’s maternity department need to be replaced.

'We're in the thick of it': Greens co-leader Marama Davidson provides cancer update

She announced her breast cancer diagnosis in July.

Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car

The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.

Why Auckland FC won't be a Kingz or Knights 2.0

Noah Hickey played for both of the previous iterations of Auckland A-League clubs.

'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North Island

Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.

Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves

Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.

Drug addict avoids jail after becoming rehab's 'best client'

Judge: 'Sending you to prison now, at this juncture, would be a backwards step for you.'

'Part of my personality': Karen O'Leary's beloved ute stolen in Wellington

Lowlife takes Hilux: Kiwi comedian appeals to public for help.

Korea ferry cancellation talks were two texts sent within an hour of announcement

Two text messages are the only evidence of communication before the project was scrapped.

Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns

'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'

Inside Sir Peter Jackson’s biggest land deal of the year

Interests associated with the filmmaker have spent $105m on a large block of land.

'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergency

Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.

Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth

Health Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.

Investigators seeking witnesses in Wellington plane fire

Dramatic video on social media showed the plane arriving with smoke billowing behind it.

Convoy planned as 'final hoorah' for missing woman Breanna Muriwai

Breanna Muriwai was last seen in August 2022 at Te Horo Beach on the Kāpiti Coast.