Wellington news

'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down

Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

How Moana's collapse could lead to an Ardie Savea bidding war ... and who'd win

Savea is expected to be on the hunt for another Super Rugby team.

Key All Blacks return from injury: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 10

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island

Jono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.

'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deep

Staunch rugby schools share a rich history.

Matthew Hooton: Tax hikes, deep cuts or both - the ugly choices politicians keep dodging

OPINION: No political party has any serious plan to prevent ongoing debt explosion.

Balancing dreams and demands: The quiet struggle before a young student’s death

A coroner has linked work–study pressure to Bradford Webster's death.

How this weekend’s rain band could affect your drive home from the holidays

The mercury is expected to drop to a cool 2C in Christchurch tomorrow morning.