Latest from Wellington Region

Crowds galore after long Covid-19 hiatus

Eden Park saw the biggest Super Ruby crowd for Blue home game supporters since 2005.

Church displays 'all lives matter' message

The controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

'Take a pause': Race relations commissioner on statue, name changes

Legacy of colonisation in spotlight amid global rallying cry against racism.

Wellington should follow Hamilton's example and remove statues, local says

Two memorials in Wellington glorify men who abducted a 15-year-old girl.

Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds

Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.

Wellington moves to crackdown on unwanted junk mail

Waste of time? Auckland Council has never prosecuted or issued a fine under similar bylaw.

Hire A Hubby Kapiti wins franchise of the year

Sixth time in eight years the Waikanae Beach couple have won the top award.

Million-dollar backstop loan for Wellington's Sky Stadium

Councils consider $4.2m lifeline loan for stadium to fall back on with borders still shut.

Zoo reassures public baby tarantulas are secure

They are starting to shed their exoskeletons, revealing a fuzzy new one underneath.

Transmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents

'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.

Two thirds of Wellingtonians want to work from home more

Tumbleweed in the streets? New survey shows heart of the city is in jeopardy.

Watch: Before and after midnight - bar-goers let loose for level 1

CCTV footage shows bar-goers celebrating as the clock strikes midnight.

Man dies after being hit by car in Lower Hutt

Road authorities said to expect "severe delays" this morning.

Teen jewel thieves nabbed

They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.

Supermarket rage: Man who killed stranger with headbutt in car park dispute jailed

Emilio Tanirau Whaanga's tendency to bottle up anger had "created a monster".

Todd Muller's new hire likely to cause disquiet among National MPs

Matthew Hooton has role in National Party leader's office.

Teen's ill-fated Cook Strait crossing in dinghy: Why I did it

'I was on a mission and nothing was going to stop me.'

Unrepentant meth dealer: Why he's stuck with a 28-year prison stretch

Drug dealer's sentence stands despite Court of Appeal guideline shift.