Latest from Wellington Region

Tory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'

The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.

Photos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildings

Personal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.

Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer

The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.

Opinion: Angry Wellington ratepayers vindicated as Government steps in

Advice raises concerns about financial mismanagement and Wellingtonians being overcharged.

Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back

The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.

'End of story': Man reveals how he survived after falling into sewage tank

The orchard worker has a chest infection and a few strained muscles after falling in.

Advice on Govt intervention at Wellington City Council lands with Simeon Brown

Meanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.

Watch: ‘Intolerant and hateful' - Masked offenders steal pride flag from man’s home

He's already hung a new flag - 'It's important that we don't hide in the face of threats.'

Ministry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumps

The average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.

'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother

The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.

Decision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to minister

The New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.

Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud

Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.

Ryan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?

OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.

Wellington council warned airport could request money for expansion plan

If the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.

Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phone

The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.

Opinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington council

OPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.

'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closely

The Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.

Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home

The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.