Latest from Wellington Region

Outta here! Why many want to quit city

Almost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.

Union campaigns for pre-school funding

An event at Hill St Early Childhood Centre in Wellington this morning will publicise the campaign to restore funding and quality to ECE.

Police praise public following arrests

Give yourself a pat on the back, people of Wellington

Thunderstorms and rain on the way

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Project to shed light on flu victims

Research project to look at the lives of those who died in the 1918 flu epidemic and were buried at Karori Cemetery.

Wellington shoplifters more brazen

Wellington shoplifters are said to be becoming more brazen in their bid to secure expensive items.

Quake rattles Capital, central NZ

Many residents felt the 4.4 magnitude shake early today.

Good news for first home buyers

Relief could be on the way.

Free diver's record breath hold

Kathryn Nevatt held her breath for seven minutes and 45 seconds while floating face down in Porirua pool, setting a new national record.

Angry kitty sends firefighter flying

A Wellington firefighter had to be winched from steep terrain after a cat took exception to being rescued from a macrocarpa tree.

One dead in crash near Eketahuna

One person is dead after a car with trailer and motorbike crashed five kilometres north of Eketahuna, police say.

$2.1m to be spent on new classrooms

Around $2.1 million will be invested to build a total of six new classrooms at schools in the Wellington and Kapiti regions, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today.

Tickets snapped up ahead of $30m draw

Would-be millionaires are flocking to Lotto stores around the country for tonight's big draw.

Helen Kelly not eligible for NZer of Year

Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling to reinstate the late Helen Kelly as a nominee for New Zealander of the Year.

Woman who sparked controversial police investigation into euthanasia supporters identified as Annemarie Treadwell

The woman who is believed to have sparked a controversial police investigation into a pro-euthanasia group has been identified.

Couple offload tiny home

Visa complications mean a couple who have just built a stunning tiny house on wheels in Paraparaumu have to sell up and leave the

Teachers face serious misconduct charges

One teacher allegedly accessed porn at school and blamed it on his son.