New ZealandNew supermarket opening on Wellington’s Cuba StAs retailers shut up shop in the heart of the capital, FreshChoice is moving in.27 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandSwollen river traps group at Remutaka Forest Park hutA cold and wet tramping party activated a locator beacon when river levels started rising.27 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know as Wellington braces for another protestAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.27 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandWellington flight ‘like a rollercoaster’, fails twice to landHigh winds battered the capital yesterday.26 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Waves crash on to ferry's deck as wild weather hitsVideo of the sailing shows how rough the Cook Strait was.26 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Councils are running out of money, it’s not a pretty sightResidents face unsustainable rates hikes without alternative revenue sources.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fireThe Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very aggressive’ leopard seal cruises Wellington beach, DoC warns people to stay awayThe Department of Conservation is fielding 12 calls a week about seal visits.26 Sep 01:40 AM
New Zealand‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into riverHistorian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.25 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandPublic servants told to work from home, hide their IDs ahead of Parliament protestAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.25 Sep 09:56 PM
New Zealand'Manslaughter by fright' appealed - could drowning have been foreseen?James Jenkins died after, out of fear of his pursuer, he jumped into the harbour.25 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandPolice, search and rescue scour Wellington bush for signs of missing man35-year-old Conrad was last seen on Sunday.25 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandRongotai candidates face off on Wellington Mornings with Nick MillsThe candidates are all competing for the seat which has been held by Labour since 1995.25 Sep 12:21 AM
New ZealandFamily of allegedly murdered father 'heartbroken'Father of five mourned after alleged Upper Hutt murder.24 Sep 10:16 PM
New ZealandRoads around Parliament to close, police warn of protestsGroundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.22 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandFriends 'lucky to be alive' after pole smashes windscreen in wild windThe friends say a few seconds difference could have ended in death.22 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandMum guilty of wounding adopted daughterThe woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.21 Sep 10:07 PM
New Zealand$50 million cost blowout for Wellington rail upgradeThere's no guarantee the Government will meet the shortfall.21 Sep 06:36 PM
New ZealandSister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parentsThe teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe issue Wellington's mayor and Wayne Brown agree onThe two city leaders have pitched their hopes ahead of the election.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously injured in Mākara crashEmergency services were called to the scene in western Wellington this afternoon.21 Sep 05:42 AM
New ZealandKāpiti police officer injured after shooting himselfThe officer was helping with a search.21 Sep 02:54 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters 'terribly disappointed' by sale of iconic Wellington cafePeters has been dining at The Green Parrot since the 1970s.20 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandKayakers rescued after capsizing off Petone beachPolice say the two men were 'very cold' by the time they were rescued.20 Sep 07:27 PM
New Zealand‘It’s okay to reach out: Former Wellington mayor on dad’s suicideJustin Lester was 11 years old when his father took his own life.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLegal action launched over plan to remove cars from Wellington’s Golden MileEarly construction work is due to begin next week.20 Sep 05:19 AM
New ZealandNational will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsignedThe party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.19 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandDoctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitatedThe woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.19 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandInterislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after saleKiwiRail bought the Valentine in January of this year.19 Sep 07:58 PM
New ZealandPolice name siblings killed in Shannon milk tanker crashThe brother and sister were killed in the crash on September 6.19 Sep 02:46 AM
New ZealandChild dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claimsThe girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.18 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandFirst glimpse of Shelly Bay since housing development scrappedThe road has been closed for months due to an asbestos risk.18 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandMayor, officials on $50,000 Asia tripTory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.18 Sep 05:05 AM