Latest from Wellington Region

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.

Low rainfall sees water restrictions extended across Wairarapa

Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.

Sexual predator caught in police sting outside McDonald's

Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

New role for greenkeeping golfer Bull

Levin Golf Course greenkeeper Peter Bull takes up new job after 37 years tending greens.

Back to work weather: Will summer continue?

The first working week of 2021 will be a good one for most people in New Zealand.

Analysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion question

The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital

Heavy traffic warning as holidaymakers head home

An NZTA spokesperson said some main routes are likely to be busy later today.

Maggots in kitchen, rat infestation: Landlord ordered to pay $2500 to refugee family

The children living in the home were traumatised by the rats.

Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prison

The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.

From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand

There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.

Dad's letter to Ardern from isolation hotel after two-day US trip to deliver sperm

Couples spoken to by the Herald say the law is preventing some from having children.