Latest from Wellington Region

Police make appeal after hit-and-run

Wellington's waterfront 'fan zone' centrepiece completed

Hit-and-run driver may be unaware of crash - police

Severe weather to hit much of NZ

Lotto winner hid ticket in husband's undie drawer

Lifeguards near end of journey around NZ

Hit and run in Hutt Valley

Diver who sparked search remanded into psychiatric care

The Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regatta

Every year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.

Capturing the true spirit of young Kiwis

Alison Shanks has stood on the dais to receive world championship and Commonwealth Games gold medals. But she remembers just as vividly standing at the helm of the Spirit of New Zealand.

Rugby: Blues beat Highlanders 31-29 at Balclutha

Wellington mental health patient turns up in Auckland

Three motorcyclists crash north of Wellington

Policeman allegedly lied to avoid ticket

Police looking for 'good Samaritan'

Sir Peter's surgery delays <i>Hobbit</i> filming

Sir Peter Jackson has undergone surgery after being admitted to Wellington Hospital with acute stomach pains.