New ZealandCricket great seeks mayoral chainsJohn Morrison used to dream of spending his retirement growing vegetables and catching fish.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWellington quake: 35 buildings damagedWellington's mayor is hopeful it will be business as normal tomorrow despite 35 buildings in the CBD found to have been externally damaged by yesterday's severe earthquake.22 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandExtra seismic instruments deployed in MarlboroughScientists are deploying extra seismic instruments in Marlborough to enable more accurate measurement of the aftershocks off the coast of Seddon.22 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandWellington earthquake: Rail services resumeWellington rail services have resumed following inspections for earthquake-related damage.22 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandPM: We can afford new quake damagePrime Minister says he's yet to get a briefing on how much yesterday's quake might have cost, but, in principle, the country can afford another big one.21 Jul 11:52 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Death bed confession from capitalDr John Key has blurted out loud what we've long suspected, Wellington is a terminal case, writes Brian Rudman. Incurable. "We don't know how to turn it around."09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandHobbit earns $12m for WellingtonThe premiere of <i>The Hobbit</i> injected almost $12 million into the Wellington economy, the city's council says.19 Feb 07:50 PM
Freight and logisticsWellington bids for marine hub statusCan the winds of Wellington help the capital city to join Auckland and become a marine industry hub? 19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandRush of interest in quake inquiry62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.25 Jul 06:22 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Taupo quake a sharp reminder of risksQuake-ravaged Canterbury and Auckland are clearly the two major infrastructural challenges facing New Zealand. 05 Jul 05:30 PM
