Wellington news

Watch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highway

A passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.

'End up with an amputation': Beauty therapist welcomes nail salon crackdown

Kim Ryan says rising ACC nail-related claims point to poor hygiene and untrained staff.

Four Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?

The Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $40m this Saturday.

Wellington Girls' College allows most students to return to school after measles cases

Health NZ has cut the number of close contacts to prizewinners and staff.

‘We believe in inclusion’: Wellington Pride faces tribunal over group’s ban from festival

Lava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.

‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland council

NRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.

‘Call 111 immediately’: Police hunt heavily tattooed Lower Hutt fugitive

Trident Turner was previously sought in February and described as 'dangerous' last year.

Air NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewers

Debate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.