Latest from Wellington Region

Two injured in 'scary incident' at school athletics event

The freak incident occurred in the grandstand of a high school athletics event in Newtown.

Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'

MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.

Wellington street closure raises concerns among businesses and residents

Residents on major Wellington route are worried about a six-month road closure.

Man lay dead for a month in council flat before being discovered

Stephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.

Lucky escape for Wellington ute driver

Despite falling four metres, there was little damage to the vehicle or house.

Jailed for fraud: Sir Peter Jackson's 'greatest betrayal' by ex employee

Eugene DeMarco used Sir Peter's planes to pay off debt he owed to the film mogul.

Homicide inquiry launched after death in Lower Hutt

Police said it appeared the man fell and hit his head during the fight.

Air NZ plane diverted after woman begins screaming during flight

The passenger said the woman eventually had to be restrained by airline staff.

Kiwi maker of Scarlett Johansson's fave chocolate cake put in receivership

Company has loyal following but faced cost and time overruns as it attempted to expand.

Bodies-under-the-bridge murderer appeals

The bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.

Why New Zealanders just can't afford this Government

Comment: We've got to focus on lifting our productivity, argues MP Ian McKelvie.

Car crashes into Wellington harbour

One person is injured in the crash.

Government urged to rethink Wellington congestion charge

Wellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.

'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera

'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.

Oops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaint

Complaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.

Auckland Santa Parade crashed by onesie-clad vegans

Direct Action Everywhere NZ members wearing cow-print onesies crashed the Santa parade.

Early start to Summer: fine weather this week

The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday

Dead woman's family in India desperate for answers a year on

The Coroner's investigation into the death of a pregnant woman will wrap up shortly.