Latest from Wellington Region

Māori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new study

Findings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.

Wellington Zoo's Goliath bird-eating tarantula babies

The spiders are 'very small', depending on your definition of the word.

Jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor back in court

Arthur Taylor has made a name for himself as a jailhouse lawyer during 40 years inside.

Comment: Why I wouldn't buy an apartment in Wellington

Would be owners face high insurance premiums and the inexact science of quake engineering.

Police warn public after spate of indecent assaults near train station

Police are asking the public to remain alert and aware.

'Much-loved' former teacher named as fatal crash victim

Rachel Pawsey was killed in a crash between her motorbike and a car in Upper Hutt.

Playground tragedy: Heartbreak for 3yo Amberlie

Amberlie Pennington-Foley died after an accident on the playground at Harcourt Park.

'Basking in God's grace': Man brags about train ride without mask

The man says police offered them both free masks but they refused to wear them.

Earthquake assessments delayed due to market uncertainty

New guidelines issued after partial collapse of Statistics House have proven confusing.

Van Gogh's masterpieces light up Wellington's waterfront

The Dutch master's works will be projected on to shipping containers stacked three-high.

Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park

The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.

Watch live: PM to unveil vaccine strategy for NZ and Pacific

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shared today's Covid-19 fighting plans on Instagram.

Car crash accused was in 'psychotic state'

The judge said it was clear "something was going on" when the crash happened.

Wellington cafes dying a slow death in Covid-19 alert level 2

Business plummets as offices limit capacity and more people work from home.

Nurse who performed indecent act on patient fights to keep registration

The nurse is also fighting to keep his name a secret.

Wellington landmark gutted by fire to be demolished

The house in Te Aro was too badly damaged to be saved.

City councillor turns his back on waiata

Sean Rush felt ambushed by colleagues but didn't realise they were singing a waiata.

Huge fire guts 122-year-old Wellington city landmark

Firefighters doused the massive blaze late last night.