Latest from Wellington Region

What winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand again

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

From Sir Peter Jackson to Sir Roger Hall: NZ's 'Ten Pound Pom' legacy

Their stories have been shared as part of a free weekend of access to immigration records.

'No signs' Wellington man who died in mental health unit was depressed

Nurses say they did the best they could for Wellington man Samuel Fischer.

Ambulance swaps people for animals at zoo

Ambulances are retired after a few years due to their high usage.

Family want charges laid after crash left toddler paralysed

"We're just angry at everything we've been going through and still no one's been charged."

So regular we are used to it': 2000 hospital workers attacked on the job a year

"Sometimes, physical abuse is so regular most of us are used to it."

Disagreement over care of Wellington man who later died

Samuel Fischer was "distressed" after discussions over his future care.

Big Read: Privacy breach exposes life in children's homes

Lives of 500 children raised as state wards exposed - inside the horrors of a boys' home.

Sir Colin Meads said chlorine water 'not doing me any good'

Lady Verna believes the drink's creator was "a bit naive".

'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recovery

Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."

All Blacks test fraudulent tickets cancelled

It's highly likely some tickets have been on-sold to unknowing fans.

Greater Wellington's Chris Laidlaw hangs up the boots

But his deputy is seeking re-election after a tumultuous year with the city's bus network.

Taxi driver shooting sentence appeal dismissed

The court said Dylan Nuku's mental impairment and remorse was considered in sentencing

Local government not so sexy - but still important

Candidate nominations for local body elections open today and you should care about it.

Wellington councillor feels 'betrayed' by Green Party

"I felt quite betrayed because I committed a lot of time, energy and money to the party"

'Sloppy, evasive': What's in the letter, minister?

Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.

Name change pitched for NZ's most famous cricket ground

The Basin Reserve could soon take on a new name, focusing on women's sport.

'Delightful characters': Why you should adopt an elderly pet

Nick and Waititi must be adopted out together, and will need a committed owner.