Latest from Wellington Region

Parole for woman who lured man to death

Kelly Crook, who lured a man to his death in 2014, is being paroled early next year.

Rose bushes stolen under cover of darkness

Lower Hutt residents are waking up to discover their beloved rose bushes have been stolen.

Wham . . . not just a 'magic number' approach

Wham isn't a throwback to the 1980s, it's Wellington's new housing affordability measure.

Tolley's killer: 'Police know who you are'

Police have multiple people willing to testify against Lois Tolley's killers.

Some amputees get 214pc more for limbs

Briefings: Disparity in the funding for some amputees made known to the Government.

1kg of cocaine found in Lower Hutt bust

Three foreigners have been arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine around Wellington.

Clump of hair found in Irvines pie

A woman took a bite of her pie only to find a horrifying mystery ingredient.

Police confirm body found is Elizabeth Udy

Police searched for weeks after Elizabeth Udy went missing on October 11.

Ungraded Victoria University exam papers 'lost'

The 68 papers reportedly went missing while a tutor left them unattended.

Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids

Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children

Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

'My sight, my voice and my mind - that's all I need'

Kenny McFadden needs a new kidney, but says protege Steven Adams faced tougher battles.

Nine caught drink driving in Wellington

Nine people were also caught drink driving as police launched an operation in Wellington.

Parents moved by memorial to dead son

Sole survivor of air force chopper crash praises new memorial to those who died.

Donations pour in for family of boy dying of rare condition

The family of a boy who is dying of a rare condition have been gifted nearly $50,000.

Wellington rail strike called off

Wellington rail disruption averted as workers and employers strike a deal.

Parents helpless as son slowly dies before their eyes

James Swan, 5, is slowly dying of a disorder so rare doctors don't have a name for it.

Multiple surgeries for broken jaw after assault

Two men have been arrested for an attack in Wellington earlier this month.