New ZealandBomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt propertyPolice said the explosive - believed to be an old grenade - has been taken away.23 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continuesThe 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.22 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandSearch base to be set up as ‘massive’ hunt for missing teen continuesThe 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.22 Dec 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hoursThe 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.22 Dec 08:43 AM
New Zealand'Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teenThe 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.22 Dec 06:36 AM
New ZealandDesperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holidayMaia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.21 Dec 09:29 PM
New Zealand'I was submitting': Man who choked BDSM partner unconscious in shower sentenced but can't be namedThe man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Grave concerns': Lower Hutt man missing for almost a monthThomas Basire is of slim build and about 180cm tall. 19 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandBomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'Police have now left the scene.18 Dec 11:11 PM
New Zealand‘I wasn’t being Green’: Tory Whanau admits she has upset her baseThe mayor ends the year with her legacy project intact but other plans in tatters. 18 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadershipOPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowningThe 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in courtThe victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandProposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown outThe Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandDeveloper, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory groupWellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after Porirua man dies in hospitalTitahi Bay resident Sean Remnant was found at a property with critical injuries.17 Dec 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss outThe school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.16 Dec 11:20 PM
New Zealand'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murderWarnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.16 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandBoy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witnessThe witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang bossAnyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.16 Dec 02:34 AM
LifestyleWatch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viralCassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".16 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandBoy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months agoA Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.15 Dec 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealedLast year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected. 12 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandWellington property valuations ‘out of whack’ and need to change, agent saysOne real estate boss described RVs as a 'revenue grab'.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officialsPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.12 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandIconic Wellington site to be turned into a spa and restaurantA new developer has been chosen to restore the landmark that's sat empty for a decade.12 Dec 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Everything in the mix': Winston Peters says rail-enabled ferries still a possibilityPeters says rail should be regarded as a critical part of New Zealand's infrastructure.11 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy police can't charge Vietnamese officials despite having 'no doubt' of sex assaultPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.11 Dec 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship outOPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?11 Dec 06:00 AM
