Latest from Wellington Region

Police investigate 'significant crash scene' after pedestrian killed by bus

A scene examination has been completed and the crash investigation is ongoing.

Easter road toll rises to six after motorist dies in Ōtaki

Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole just after 8.30pm yesterday.

Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration

Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.

Community pool probe after 15 children get sick

The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.

Northbound Easter weekend traffic near Wellington building

Queues are starting to build outside Wellington.

Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test

It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.

Holiday traffic: Delays expected as people head off for their Easter breaks early

Roads busy in Wellington as people get an early start on the long weekend.

Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.

'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears

Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.

Opinion: Chain stores could be critical to future of Wellington's Cuba St

Chain stores have a role to play in quirky Cuba St, just as they always have.

The Secret Paintings: Aotearoa welcomes works of groundbreaking abstract artist

She asked her art remain hidden for 20 years post-death – the world was not ready.

Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens

New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.

Psychologist told a court a man could be a child sex offender. She never met him

Concerns included that the man was keen to change his daughter's nappy.

ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?

A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.

Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director stepping down

An acting LGWM programme director will be appointed in the coming weeks.

Metal tack attack on cycleway: Council investigating

Metal tacks were discovered scattered along the Island Bay cycleway earlier this morning.

Wellington Regional Council staff over-paid and under-taxed for nine years

The mistake could mean it owes millions to Inland Revenue.

First new police vehicle unveiled in Wellington

Police say the new fleet will be safer and cleaner than the Holden models.