Latest Wellington news
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
Dysfunctional culture: Wellington Water's $51m mistake slated in report
Wellington Water staff took four months to inform councils of a budgeting error.
Former Wellington Mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticket
Kerry Prendergast denies parking on a footpath, saying signage in the area is 'ambiguous'.
'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe
Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.
Ministry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington school
The ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.
Proposed subdivision entrance disappoints locals
The Ōtaki subdivision entrance has irked locals.
Aratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins exec
Treasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.
'Right place, right time': Teens break into racecourse being used for police dog training
Trainees got a real-life experience that led to the arrest of three youths.
One tonne of fish, and more, for flood-affected Wairoa families
Kāpiti has responded to Wairoa's time of need.
Police identify car that fatally hit Wellington person
Police said the driver may not know they hit someone.
Voluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staff
Police have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.
Kāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flats
The housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.
Cordons lifted in Wellington’s Kelburn after ‘incident’ causes traffic congestion
Police said the incident occurred shortly after 6am this morning.
Fire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspicious
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.
Exterminate, exterminate: Predator Free Waikanae launched
First trapping line next to expressway.
More parents allege bullying at Wellington school, say damage is 'forever'
Some children became so anxious they required counselling.
Govt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail board
Positions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.
Council erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court finds
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.
Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.
'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrested
Police, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
Car news & advice
Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch
The Collecting Cars Coffee Run is back, this time with an event in Christchurch as well.
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
More Wellington news
Tributes flowing after popular First XV rugby coach dies
The 46yo was a staunch St Pat's old boy and was this year's head coach.
New infrastructure aims to improve safety for all road users
'It’s great to see this new piece of infrastructure in place.'