Wellington news

‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regions

Up to one quarter of older New Zealanders have no access to online resources.

Robin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient charged

Experts told the Coroner the assault was unpredictable and not preventable.

Woman accidentally pays $700 for takeaway latte at Wellington festival

'It's someone else's hard-earned money,' Wellington stall owner Sam Somers said.

Barfoot & Thompson in $600k lawsuit after rising star agent's copy-paste signature 'mistake'

OLA Homes says copy-pasted digital signatures cost it more than $600,000.

Jevon McSkimming expenses: Police reveal hotel and travel spending

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked Jevon McSkimming to repay hotel costs.

Riding a homemade scooter from Napier to Wellington

The convoy of 335 scooters buzzed down State Highway 2 for the 325km journey.

Why a mysterious AI voice with a NZ accent has been cold-calling Kiwis

Many people said they "swiftly blocked" the number after receiving a call from "Ben".

Gang links, drugs, family violence: The reasons behind hundreds of Kiwis blocked from owning a gun

Since October 30, 2023, police have logged 693 distinct refusals.