New ZealandTolley murder: Descriptions of suspectsPolice have used CCTV footage to identify two vehicles of interest in the case of murdered Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley.12 Jan 04:59 AM
New ZealandReports of men firing rifle out carPolice were unable to find the group of three or four males driving a black car up and down the road.10 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandDemolition work continues in WellingtonThe site where a nine-storey office block once stood on Wellington's Molesworth St is hardly recognisable.09 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandMissing gran found safe and wellThe elderly Wellington grandmother missing after going for a run yesterday has been found.05 Jan 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBurton's deadly rampage a decade onThe murderer on parole shot Karl Kuchenbecker and wounded seven others.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandBlock of flats on fire in Lower HuttFour fire crews are battling a blaze in the Lower Hutt suburb of Stokes Valley.28 Dec 09:54 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandKitten saved from traffic finds new homeA Wellington kitten had a close shave this morning after becoming trapped in rush-hour traffic.15 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt teen's swearing charge withdrawnA teenager who was charged after allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place has had his charges withdrawn.12 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after possible hit and runWellington police are appealing for information after a woman was badly injured in a possible hit and run early Saturday morning.10 Dec 08:34 AM
New ZealandPop-up supermarket to open after quakesThe earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.09 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandSlippery tracks factor in train crashesThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its findings on two Wellington commuter train crashes.08 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandQueensgate mall demolition beginsCreaking metal and roaring machinery have heralded the end of Queensgate mall's cinema.04 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandFree weekend shuttle for Hutt shoppersLower Hutt shoppers won't be vying for a car park at Queensgate or the CBD this Christmas season, thanks to a free weekend shuttle service.02 Dec 08:12 AM
New ZealandBoy banned for running race in bare feetA Wellington mother is furious her son was disqualified from running barefoot from an inter-school event but a local sporting body says it agrees with the school's decision.29 Nov 10:13 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver urinates in front of policeA drunk driver who crashed his car into another then tried to pee in a public garden while police were speaking to him.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandMaiming case heard in courtA man accused of throwing a chunk of concrete at a person, severing the person's big toe, has had his matter called in court.29 Nov 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Mean as f***' comment: teenager chargedA teenager faces a court hearing for allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place.28 Nov 08:06 AM
New ZealandOther arrangements made for ousted workersAlternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which 23 Nov 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Team mates' lost in tragedyXero spokesperson says staff are "deeply saddened by the loss" of two employees who died during an overnight walk in the Tararua Range.23 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandCeiling dangers overlooked in quakesLast Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.22 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandQueensgate mall remains partially closedFootpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.21 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandBad weather not over for WellingtonThe Metservice is warning rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms are on the way to Wellington for tonight and tomorrow.16 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandPolice called to Lower HuttState Highway 2 is closed in both directions as police respond to an incident in Lower Hutt.15 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandWellington pummelled by aftershocksThe Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGridlock after Wellington roads reopenTraffic leaving central Wellington is gridlocked as commuters scramble to leave the rain-battered city.15 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt update: Houses evacuatedA Lower Hutt man whose house is threatened by floodwaters won't evacuate because he is worried about looters.15 Nov 12:06 AM
New ZealandPolice praise public following arrestsGive yourself a pat on the back, people of Wellington06 Nov 08:14 AM
New ZealandLecturer must pay after injuring cyclistA Massey University lecturer has been sentenced on a charge of dangerous driving causing injury.04 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandCollins challenged on police's euthanasia ruseJudith Collins will not be drawn on whether police acted illegally when targeting euthanasia advocates.01 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandCycling on footpaths fairly safe, transport officials sayNew Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.31 Oct 02:18 AM
New Zealand$2.1m to be spent on new classroomsAround $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.29 Oct 07:28 PM
