Latest from Wellington Region

O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash

Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.

Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans

The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.

Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss

The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.

Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats

The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.

Calls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cuts

Retail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.

'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss

The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.

Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash

The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.

Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire

The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.

NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal

Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.

Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'

His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.

Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'

The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.

Barking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police

'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'

Wellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'

Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.

'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child

Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.

Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other

Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.

Crash on Transmission Gully cleared

The Labour Weekend road toll is currently zero.

Man’s body recovered from the water in Eastbourne

A member of the public discovered the body this morning.

‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years

The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.