Wellington news

Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a 'broken' ex-soldier

Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.

Police involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conduct

The staff member at the centre of the complaints has since resigned.

Ed Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stage

Kiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.

'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shooting

A 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition.

'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze response

Up to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.

More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades

The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beach

The man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.