Latest from Wellington Region

Wellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves north

Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.

Hillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end dining

Less than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch

OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.

Former cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justice

Police investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.

'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' bars

Two of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.

Whittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalation

The fire was confined to one piece of equipment.

Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials

'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'

Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again

The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.

'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year

'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.

Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar

The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.

NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education

'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.

'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy

Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.

Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another

Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.

What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed

Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.

Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered

The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.

'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fight

Police believe two people were involved.

State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools

Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.