New ZealandBus catches fire on SH1 near PoriruaAll passengers are off the bus and uninjured but motorists should expect delays.21 Dec 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Holy crap! There's a whole bunch of fins coming towards us'Three mates were on a fishing trip near Wellington when a pod of orca found them.17 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandPolice pepper-spray incident 'unnecessary, unlawful' - IPCAIndependent Police Conduct Authority found use of pepper spray and arrest was unlawful.12 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandA grim start to the festive season - murder spike rocks New ZealandPolice are investigating seven deaths in the last up to Christmas.11 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandDecapitation marks eighth killing in WellingtonThere have been five homicides in just three months.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison for Porirua pāua poacherRuteru Sufia was caught two times in as many days illegally taking pāua.06 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandPorirua man arrested for Napier assault after TV publicityThe man was arrested for an assault in February.05 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murder of teen who fell from car loses name suppressionThe man accused of murdering Sosiua Helotu Ula pleaded not guilty.02 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of three-month-oldPolice are working with police and medical experts.15 Nov 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNCEA injustice: Poor schools not getting reader-writer helpA third of NCEA students at some schools are getting help to read and write exams.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ambitious' project to return kiwi to capitalThe first of 4400 traps is being laid this morning at a formal ceremony.11 Nov 07:32 PM
New ZealandCar on tracks stops Wellington train servicesService halted between Porirua and Plimmerton is now running again.08 Nov 06:50 PM
New ZealandSynthetics-contaminated cooking utensil poisoned kidsPolice believe drugs were not intentionally administered to anybody in the family.07 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessLeap year: Wellington now has nine $1 million suburbsLand value has also shot up by 77 per cent for residential sections.04 Nov 10:48 PM
EntertainmentThe Kiwi chef about to go globalWellington chef Monique Fiso will fly the Kiwi flag in Netflix's latest show.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua Kmart customers evacuated due to firePeople have been evacuated from Kmart in Porirua after a small fire broke out.02 Nov 03:36 AM
New ZealandPorirua project: Government announces $1.5b plan to rejuvenate cityThe PM announced plans to rejuvenate Porirua, including at least 2000 Kiwibuild homes.31 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandJudge to mentor students for Coast to CoastThe boys from Aotea College will be joining in the gruelling race next year.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday weekend hell: SH1 closed north of Wgtn until 8pmSH1 north of the city will be closed until at least 8pm.18 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandPolice find driver of car linked to homicidePolice have identified and spoken to the driver of the car.16 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandCar found in relation to Porirua homicidePolice urgently need to speak to the man in the CCTV images.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sighting of car in relation to homicidePolice believe a silver Mazda RX8 was involved in the incident in some way.11 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after man died falling from carThe 19-year-old was found with critical injuries about 4pm on Sunday.10 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandRecruit problems 'not a great look', Police Minister admitsPolice recruits won't graduate while under investigation09 Oct 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Death row' dog wins big at national champsGlenn Armitage's dog takes out national obedience competition in Wellington09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIndecent assault, intimidation, drinking: Police recruits in serious misconduct claimsFour new police recruits under investigation for serious misconduct have been stood down.09 Oct 07:48 AM
New ZealandDrugs strewn on road after man falls from carBags of white powder and syringes were lying across the road after the incident.08 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandUnidentified man critical after falling from moving carPolice are asking for help identifying the critically injured man.07 Oct 07:07 AM
New ZealandDay one of the National Dog Show kicks off in PoriruaMore than 1000 dogs from across the country are putting their best paw forward.04 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould new Porirua adventure park improve native habitats?Restorative work done around the development could improve habitats for native animals.03 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandKiller back in jail after using drugsMelissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.02 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi stops traffic to help ducks cross roadTraffic was stopped as the woman helped eight ducklings and their mother cross the road.27 Sep 09:25 AM
RacingMum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spillPrognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab27 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers to walk off the jobBus drivers have voted to strike indefinitely.26 Sep 02:38 AM