New ZealandHomes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hitsCity north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.30 Nov 09:31 AM
New ZealandPorirua flood cleanup continues ahead of more heavy rainAs locals clean up, authorities clear drains and run pumps before more rain hits.30 Nov 05:56 AM
New ZealandWild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman SeaCleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.29 Nov 09:07 PM
New ZealandPlimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.29 Nov 07:30 PM
New Zealand'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuationsMayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.29 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopenedTraffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.28 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Man falls 20m down cliff, friend clings for life to vegetationA man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.24 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.18 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandPorirua and Lower Hutt residents on edgeA teenager was attacked over the weekend outside Queensgate Mall.17 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrocketsLeak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girlThree teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.05 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandHallucinations prompted knife attack on neighboursDarcey Roberts was declared insane after the attack.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFather jailed for killing his 3-month-old baby daughterIt's still not known what the man did to cause the fatal injuries to the 3-month-old girl.04 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandCouncillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposalColleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.03 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayor urges review of Wellington Water's structureWellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuGP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teethPatients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven gang members arrested in relation to reported Porirua stabbingBut more people are believed to have been involved in the serious assault, police say.21 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandEarly morning wild ride across Wellington ends in arrestAn early morning police pursuit lasted all the way from Kilbirnie to Porirua.15 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandPorirua City Council to pay back wage subsidyPorirua City Council excluded rates revenue from its application.13 Oct 03:26 AM
LifestyleQueen St closure: Auckland's oldest McDonald's shutting doorsMcDonald's Queen St restaurant opened in 1977 when a Big Mac cost less than $1.13 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not acceptable': Social housing provider under fire for mould-ridden rentalThe Tenancy Tribunal ordered the landlord to pay more than $2000 in damages.01 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandLabour's Mana candidate Barbara Edmonds facing 'outright' racismOne person wouldn't vote for her because they didn't like the Black Lives Matter protests.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlain officer Matthew Hunt honoured on Police Remembrance DayThis year's Police Remembrance Day is 'particularly poignant' following Hunt's death.28 Sep 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Kepes: Whittaker's and all that is good about dynastiesBen Kepes on keeping it in the family.12 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice warn public after spate of indecent assaults near train stationPolice are asking the public to remain alert and aware.02 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No one is born with a patch on their back': How Kiwi gang members are madeNew Kiwi film shows boy's journey from abusive childhood to brutal gang enforcer.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBid to extend Transmission Gully quarry consent by five yearsResidents are livid and say they face years of 'living inside hell'.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAshley cut? Labour re-edits ad after Act complains about appearance of public servantsThe PM's spokeswoman said the video was not an ad but an update on the Covid response.22 Aug 09:59 AM
KahuChild abuse findings in Porirua increase, while national cases trend downFindings of abuse have increased by 22 per cent over the last five years.20 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandPolice seize assault rifle in Wellington searchesPolice are "highly motivated" to get such weapons off the streets.13 Aug 10:31 PM
New Zealand'UFO' over Porirua? Mysterious hovering lights stun localsPorirua local says she spotted three 'creepy' lights hovering over the town.03 Aug 04:39 AM
New ZealandStabbing victim had 18cm wound, Crown saysNgapaki Gripp allegedly asked "do you want to get stabbed?"03 Aug 12:22 AM