Latest from Wellington Region

A Capital Letter: Why Wellingtonians need to stop whinging

Absolutely Positively Wellington has apparently turned into the city people love to hate.

Missing kayaker's belongings found on seabed

Koyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.

Two dead in motorway collision: Car drove 10km in wrong direction

The crash occurred after a vehicle turned the wrong way onto the motorway, CCTV shows.

Police seek public help after three firearm incidents in Wellington

The incidents are believed to be linked, with all three occurring on Monday January 11.

Wellington wind returns from holiday, gusts up to 130km/h expected

It's time to bring in the outdoor furniture and secure the trampolines.

Air Force joins search for missing Wellington kayaker

Koyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.

Whareama fire: 30 years gone in under 30 minutes

The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.

Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters

From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.

Shannon pub on fire

Fire at Club Hotel in Shannon labelled suspicious, as fire investigators assess damage.

Medicinal cannabis company on the rise

"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

Deep-frier fire sparks Wellington Central call-out

Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.

Police keep close eye on Trump flag-bearing Parliament protesters

Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.

'It's come home': Wairarapa woman reunited with lost ring 36 years later

The farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.

Wellington woman arrested for possession of sawn-off shotgun

Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.

Death of man found in Wellington park not suspicious, police said

Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.

Overnight blaze at Wellington Regional Hospital, eight floors have water damage

Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.

Parliament axe attack: Accused bailed to secure facility after unusual court appearance

The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.

No prison for 'disproportionate' response to racial slur

Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.