Latest from Wellington Region

Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters

Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.

Wellington pride parade set to be biggest yet

"We welcome everybody, we don't dictate what people wear."

Pressure on for skaters at Bowlzilla

Skaters will be vying to be at the top, at the national competition in Wellington.

Call for Vic Uni vice-chancellor to resign

A ten-thousand strong petition against the name change has also been reopened.

Wellington beaches to go smokefree

The beaches and a pedestrian area near Lambton Quay will go smoke free this year.

Lagoon death a 'tragic accident' family say

Sarah Mayne's family described her as a loving and kind person, at her funeral last month.

Victoria Uni reviews 10pm drinking kick out

Vic is fighting a liquor ban in Kelburn Park- a well known haunt for students.

Mojo's Paywave convenience without the fees

How one Kiwi business gets the convenience of Paywave without the heavy price.

Ice cream chain's $20k Paywave fee shock

Kaffee Eis had to pay more than $20,000 in Paywave fees over the last 16 months.

Man accused of murdering his parents found unfit to plead

Lewis Corrigan said brother John admitted shooting their parents

'Sea of plastic' after Eminem's Wellington gig

46,474 people attended - but there was a dark side that didn't sit well with many.

Home spared from mortgagee sale now up for auction

Last time the house went up for sale, viewers weren't even allowed inside.

Eminem fans go lawfully Berzerk as concert breaks attendance record

Sixteen people were arrested at the Eminem concert at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.

Five years' prison for $3.4m fraud

One of Joshua Johnston victims lost $1.4m in retirement savings.

Court possible for owners of 10 quake-prone buildings in Hutt

The 10 Lower Hutt buildings were not brought up to scratch by their December deadline.

Love letter that snared an army draft dodger

World War 1 censorship set stage for a century of state snooping on New Zealanders

Fireworks' long history in New Zealand

Fine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 1850

Sexually-exploited 14-year-old 'worldly', lawyer says

The victim said Kelly took her in at a challenging time and exploited her.