Latest from Wellington Region

Record objections against Wellington liquor shop

More than 500 objections have been submitted over the proposal for Khandallah.

New report: 80 sleeping rough, begging in Wellington

They have been cycled through prison, night shelters, rough sleeping and couch surfing.

Fears for native birds as mega-mast looms

Increased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.

Wellington building evacuated after suspicious package reported

Police on site at the Bowen Street building.

'Schoolboy joke gone wrong': Councillor appeals indecent assault conviction

Lawyer says measuring tactic was an error that risked a miscarriage of justice.

Government has no more money to offer schools, strikes looming

School strikes loom following the rejection of the latest Government pay offer.

Karori homicide investigation: Injured 12-year-old girl now stable

Homicide investigation was launched on Friday evening following woman's death.

Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland

In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.

Man, 30, in court on Karori murder charge

He appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning wearing a tear resistant gown.

Canadian teen's organ donation changes five lives

A Canadian teen who died after a fall has changed five lives through organ donation.

Teen who died while free-climbing Wellington building named

Tyler James Bates, 19, fell from a building on Gilmer Terrace on Monday.

Holiday hotspots: Inside the bach boom

Property price rises at resort towns outstrip city increases.

Elderly man dies after being hit by car in Wellington

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Wellington.

Mental health report for James Shaw's accused attacker

The man accused of breaking James Shaw's eye socket will keep his name secret for now.

Sir Peter Jackson's searing email to mayor

Sir Peter Jackson says care needs to be taken with the "precious green space".

Poor knowledge prompts beauty salon bylaw

There was a lack of understanding around infections and how to prevent them.

Neighbours win: Developer to shorten Lower Hutt's 'prison wall' fences

The towering fences can be lowered, but should remain consistent in height.

Judge tells police to review assault case against Simon Bridges' senior adviser

Belinda Milnes has appeared in the Masteron District Court.