Latest from Wellington Region

1000 searchers and helicopter to find missing dog

A community went to extraordinary measures to find missing beagle Benny.

WWI ambulance driver passed on 'female empowerment'

Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.

Wellington film production thriving, stats say

Wellington is thriving in the big screen film production sector, latest stats show.

$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report says

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

Campaigner to launch petition for Karla Cardno's stepdad

Grant West believes Mark Middleton should have automatically become a NZ citizen.

Karla Cardno's stepfather: 'My phone hasn't stopped ringing'

Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.

Creative tactic to get residents engaged

Wellington City Council is trying new ways to get people engaged in its 10-year plan.

When Urzila met Cher

More fodder for Urzila Carlson's new NZ International Comedy Festival show after meeting.

Exclusive: Karla Cardno's dad to be kicked out of NZ

Mark Middleton, Karla Cardno's stepfather, has been in NZ since he was 4 years old.

World first exhibit brings Gallipoli struggle to life

The sights, sounds, and even smells of trench warfare have been recreated.

Officers to receive medals for Hutt River rescue

The man was fleeing police when he jumped into the flooded river and got into trouble.

Parking wardens to get body cameras

The announcement comes less than a week after an assault on a Wellington parking warden.

Bachelor of sirens sells up rare fire trucks so he can settle down

Matt Silver is still looking for a new home for his unique collection, which didn't sell.

Millennials targeted in unique charity approach

People simple donate one per cent of their paycheck to the charities.

Flights now able to land at Wellington Airport

Wellington Airport runway lights restored, allowing flights to take off and land again.

Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Crash blocks motorway to Porirua in rush hour

One lane of SH1 north of Wellington is blocked, just as rush hour approaches.

Appeal dismissed for rapist-basher

The man said he didn't intend to injure the rapist, only detain him until police arrived.