New ZealandWellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructureAudit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.30 Mar 04:33 PM
Lifestyle'Something weird and wonderful' happened at this caféA small Porirua cafe was at the centre of a spontaneous chain of random acts of kindness.27 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandWoman speaks out about interaction with missing teen JasmineThe 17-year-old, identified by police as Jasmine, has been missing since last Monday.23 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandTeens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practiceThe boys grabbed the offender and smashed a window to help police with the arrest.19 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression for alleged bigamist to be decidedBigamy - or marrying more than one person at a time - is an offence under the Crimes Act.04 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandWellington Water Committee chairman to resignOne committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA mother's anguish: Schools demonise my childrenOPINION: Gaining support 'depends on how well you can describe your child as a monster'.23 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLegal fight for disabled children heads to courtHuman Rights Review Tribunal picks up legal claim filed in 2008.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake hits northeast of PoriruaGeoNet recorded the earthquake near Porirua today as 4.5 in magnitude.20 Feb 05:59 AM
New ZealandSixth person arrested in relation to death of Rau Tongia appears in courtA 47-year-old woman was charged in relation to the homicide.18 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandMan accused of cleaning shotgun used to kill Rau Tongia in his Karori homePolice have now charged five people in connection with murder.15 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandSprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight FridayThe use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.12 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandHow Wellington will be celebrating Waitangi this weekendSample a delicious hāngi, be delighted by a kite festival, and enjoy local music.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who beheaded duck 'high risk'The man cried as he entered the dock in the Porirua District Court.04 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandAlleged bigamist fit to stand trial, granted name suppressionA suppression argument for the man has been rescheduled for the third time.03 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandWhittaker's trials compostable Peanut Slab wrapperThe company is working towards 100 per cent sustainable packaging by 2025.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandEarthquake rattles windows in Lower North IslandGeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.26 Jan 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Wingers': The only Wellingtonians not whingeing about the wind'Down here we want wind and we want waves and we want it to be as exciting as possible.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen won't deny charges related to school lockdownThe boy appeared in Porirua Youth Court today. No more charges will be laid against him.15 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car fire on SH1 near Pukerua Bay extinguished'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'06 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandCommercial contractors win school lunch tenderBig companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone is going to drown': Plimmerton's plea for urgent stormwater system workLast month's flood risked lives and left 16 Plimmerton homes uninhabitable.16 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandPorirua teenager missing for three days found safeA police spokesperson confirmed she had been located at 11am on Wednesday.15 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information on missing Porirua teenagerCaley was last seen on Sunday afternoon driving north from a property in Judgeford.14 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora opens 29 homes in PoriruaThe Castor Crescent development is part of Kāinga Ora's 25 year revitalisation plan.14 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandPlimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood riskPipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.08 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandMan's body found in Duck PondA body has been found near a duck pond in Cannons Creek.06 Dec 02:54 AM
EntertainmentWindy weekend of pre-Christmas events in WellingtonSummer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccused bigamist to keep name secret for nowA suppression hearing was expected to be held today, but did not happen.02 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandPlimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take monthsSome Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.30 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandWeather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuatedTake care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.30 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandProperties evacuated after surface flooding in WellingtonAt least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.30 Nov 06:20 PM
