New ZealandChopper crash due to 'unanticipated yaw'There was no evidence pilot Rick Lucas' medications were a factor in the crash.25 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 3.9 earthquake rattles PoriruaMore than 3,700 people in the Wellington region felt light shaking.23 Jun 08:59 AM
New ZealandWellington Water off the hook for performance targetsAssurances made that the water company is on the right track, despite woeful record.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSocial housing provider criticised for mould, rotting floorsThe tenant was shocked to see the state of the house when she moved in.09 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.09 Jun 05:34 AM
New ZealandLabour selects lawyer to replace Louisa Wall in Manurewa seatWall had been pursuing legal action against her party over a late nomination.30 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandStudents shocked after porn pops up on teacher's computer screenTeacher admitted accessing 17 inappropriate websites on school computer.26 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in serious condition after being hit by vehicle in PoriruaTwo ambulances attended the scene and the patient was taken to Wellington Hospital.25 May 08:22 PM
New ZealandWoman who threw bucket of boiling water on prison inmate declined paroleIn 2006 Kino Matete was the first woman in the country to get an indefinite jail sentence.18 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Massive queue for open home as buyers leap at level 2Queues, "excessive sanitiser" and no touching the cupboards. Welcome to level 2 open homes17 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice identify body as missing man Jason CambournCambourn, 49, was reported missing from Porirua on March 23.01 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandAppeal for divided Wellington City Council to 'pull finger'Mayors voice growing concerns: 'What's bad for Wellington is bad for the region'.29 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandMan charged with attempted rape and attacking passerby who stepped inA 36-year-old man is appearing in Porirua District Court.27 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandLovin' level 3! Hungry Kiwis in long, pre-dawn McDonald's linesAbout 20 cars are queuing at McDonald's drive-thrus in Māngere, Greenlane and Porirua.27 Apr 07:03 PM
New ZealandSchool gives kids Lego for lockdownChildren have been given 10 creative tasks to do with their free Lego characters.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare centres want to stay closed at alert level 3Childcare centres want to stay closed at level 3 because of the risk of spreading virus.19 Apr 07:47 AM
OpinionPrincipal: Alert level 3 is going to create a social class divide at NZ schoolsSome families forced to "put their lives on the line", while others stay safe.19 Apr 06:03 AM
New ZealandVideo brag: Police investigate cell tower fire thought to be linked to anti-5G attacksIt is the third suspicious fire at a cell phone tower in the last two weeks.13 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandPorirua residents wave NZ flags as national anthem plays during lockdown'Definitely makes you proud to be a New Zealander.'04 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandPorirua City Council sets up helplinePorirua City Council has set up a helpline for vulnerable residents.02 Apr 10:19 PM
New ZealandBackyards could be dug up to fix icky water connectionsPipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.11 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandMulti-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' - Wellington Water warns major works needs to be doneWellington Water admits it's in reactive mode instead of fixing issues ahead of failures.05 Mar 03:47 AM
New ZealandCouncils eye pulling out of 'contentious' arts fundLower Hutt and Porirua considering withdrawing from Wellington Regional Amenities Fund.24 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandPrison sentence for fatal drug dealSosiua Ula died after falling headfirst from a speeding car in a drug deal gone wrong.20 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandHalf of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."19 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandMissing woman Karina Bradnam 'located safely'Karina Bradnam has been found.18 Feb 04:31 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing woman last seen in Tītahi BayKarina Bradnam has been missing since Thursday. She was last seen in Tītahi Bay.16 Feb 05:56 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Porirua father to stand trial in MayHone Pawa was killed after a fight in Porirua last May. He did not know the accused.03 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandEarthquake tests to show how to protect homes on hillsLive in a house on sloping ground? Your foundations could be at more risk in a quake.22 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after falling from cliffThe person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.20 Jan 05:07 AM
New ZealandMarket pressure: Social housing wait list jumps 42% in monthVulnerable people priced out of the market as people look further afield than Wellington.09 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandPolice bust nets $400K of methamphetamine"We will take every opportunity to prevent the harm caused by this drug," police say.15 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after fatal motorbike crashThe motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car on December 4.11 Dec 02:21 AM
