Latest from Wellington Region

Magnitude 4.7 quake rattles near Seddon

The quake, which has been upgraded to 'strong' from 'moderate' by Geonet, was felt in Wellington.

Christmas weather forecast looking good

The latest predictions indicate the rain may stay away on the festive holiday.

Teens plucked from harbour after capsize

The teens, aged 14 and 15, were training around midday when the wind turned and toppled the three yachts, throwing them into the sea.

Family leave town after drowning

The family of a Hamilton man who drowned in the Waikato River, as his dog sat at the edge, have left the city as memories of his death remain raw.

Mum: 'She didn't deserve to go like that'

The devastated mother of Lois Tolley who was murdered in Upper Hutt says her daughter was a "very caring person who loved life".

Homicide victim had a 'huge heart'

A woman found dead at an Upper Hutt property on Friday night was "lovely", "positive" and had a "huge heart", friends say.

Homicide victim had "huge heart"

Lois Rita Tolley has been remembered as an "amazing human" after she was found dead in a house in Upper Hutt on Friday.

CentrePort buildings could be demolished

Several buildings on Wellington's waterfront could be demolished following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. Those are all on CentrePort's land.

Police appeal after possible hit and run

Wellington police are appealing for information after a woman was badly injured in a possible hit and run early Saturday morning.

Support for council's living wage progress

Opetaia Siale won't be spending Christmas at home - he'll be cleaning Wellington's public toilets while his family forgo presents so they can afford a Christmas meal.

Carpark building to be demolished

The earthquake-stricken Reading Cinema carpark building in central Wellington will be demolished.

New powers on Wellington buildings

Wellington City Council's recovery manager officially has the power to make building owners share the results of their building inspections with the council.

Summer temperatures hit 30C

Parts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.

Parking wars: rule change on the cards

A bitter run of tyre slashing near Wellington Airport could lead to rule changes for on-street parking.

Illegally caught paua: Divers in hot water

Three groups of recreational divers face prosecution after being nabbed with almost 400 illegally caught paua in the Wellington region over the weekend.

Reports of men trying to lure schoolkids

Police have increased their patrols around Upper Hutt schools following reports of men trying to lure children away - with one man offering a child Pokemon cards to follow him.

Wellington's wettest spring since WWII

Wellington records its wettest spring since World War II, with rain falling on 63 out of 91 days during the season.

Missing Kapiti man found

A Kapiti Coast man who disappeared on his way to work yesterday has been found.