Latest from Wellington Region

Motorcycle postie fired after riding 'erratically' with mobile phone

Man arrested after crashing car following pursuit

Wintry weekend, especially in south

Severe rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.

Why cute cats rule the net

Cats are cuter than babies and dogs when it comes to the popularity of videos, new research shows.

Inmate attacked for narking, court told

A Rimutaka inmate and prison guards were attacked because the offenders believed the prisoner had "narked" to guards, a court has heard.

Wellington looks to waterfront convention centre

The Wellington City Council appears close to signing a deal with the Hilton hotel chain for a $125m convention centre on the waterfront opposite Te Papa.

Strip clubs' liquor licenses opposed by police

Brian Rudman: Can NZ sustain two arts festivals?

Until now, the two NZ festivals have co-existed - Auckland on the odd years, Wellington the even. But from 2016, Auckland goes annual for the first time, writes Brian Rudman.

Drink driver caught twice on same day

A man arrested for drink driving after his vehicle was blocked in by other motorists was stopped again for drink driving a few hours later.

Third person sought over shooting at Wellington beach

Safety app for dark city streets

A former Victoria University student who felt unsafe on city streets has developed a smartphone app that keeps tabs on its user in dangerous situations.

Bus jams roundabout on SH1

Fears of repeat sexual offender in Wellington

Five-car crash causes major delays on Wellington highway

Johnsonville train services cancelled by slip

Miramar homicide: Police searching for witch costume

Five great reasons to visit Wellington

Megan Singleton stays conveniently central in her search for some of Wellington's finest offerings.

Man found dead in Kapiti Coast park

A man's body has been found at Queen Elizabeth park on the Kapiti Coast.