New ZealandLevel 2 extended in Wellington; Hipkins foreshadows pre-departure testingA vaccinated health worker who tested weak positive for Covid has since tested negative.27 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCapital may have dodged Covid bullet, but no time to relax, experts sayExperts call for vigilance, as symptoms from any infections would start showing now.27 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandMigrant sex workers too vulnerable to report assaults, says victimBianca Beebe says most are too scared of being kicked out to report a crime.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We've closed the doors': Divorce lawyers face post-lockdown surge in casesLawyers estimate inquiries for divorce are up 20 per cent since pre-Covid times.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid latest: Aussie travellers placed into MIQ, one 'detected by Customs'Update comes after confirmation Sydney to Wellington traveller has Delta variant.26 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in relation to assault at New World Chaffers car parkAn arrest has been made following a serious assault in a New World car park in Wellington.25 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandWellington marathoners hit with third Covid-19 postponementSome runners were clocking up 200km a week, and organisers had spent thousands.25 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandTop lawyer guilty of misconduct held leadership roles in years after incidentsHe was made president of the RMLA in 2017 and was on the NZIOB council.25 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandCovid visitor: New infection exposure site revealedThe health boss reveals the latest on a key day of the crisis.24 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'This city is not a museum': Wellington housing plan signed offWellington's spatial plan outlines how city will accommodate up to 80,000 extra people.24 Jun 09:05 AM
New ZealandTop lawyer guilty of misconduct over touching women at Xmas partiesJames Gardner-Hopkins found guilty of six charges.24 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandBubble settings need to change, as Government too 'complacent'- expert'Review of the bubble now needed, as well as an urgent upgrade of the alert-level system.'24 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandWellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process"The staff were all sort of just standing around."23 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandWellington congestion charge: Mayor says 'we need to know now'Andy Foster has appeared before a select committee on the issue of congestion charging.23 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandCovid in NZ: Wellington's Taranaki St testing site fully booked todayIncreased demand for Covid-19 testing is expected to continue today.23 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandWait continues for genomic test results after Covid scare - HipkinsWith the Wellington region on level 2, time will tell if the virus has spread.23 Jun 07:17 PM
New ZealandWellington Airport location of interest warningsTe Papa is one of 16 potential exposure sites identified in Wellington so far.23 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandPrivate school on high alert after ball held at Te PapaAttendees are considered casual plus contacts of the infected traveller, school says.23 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandTe Papa unsure if it will have enough staff to reopen after Sydney Covid caseUp to 2500 people were visiting Te Papa at the same time as the Sydney Covid case.23 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers vote to reject third pay offerThe wrangle over their collective agreement has so far resulted in a strike and a lockout.23 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandExperts call for alert level '1.5' in WellingtonExperts have suggested Wellington move to indoor mandatory-masking amid Covid-19 scare.23 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandWellington's white-hot construction market putting council projects under pressureTown Hall's budget could blowout and costs could escalate on new sludge-treatment plant.23 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandCovid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on adviceNine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.22 Jun 09:09 PM
WorldWhy this Sydney Covid outbreak is differentAn expert explains why Sydney isn't going into lockdown like Melbourne did last month.22 Jun 07:54 PM
WorldCovid alert: Delta variant creates 'plume of infectious particles'The variant that has sparked concern in Sydney has now crossed the ditch.22 Jun 06:33 PM
WorldNZ-NSW bubble on hold: Sydney Covid case flew to WellingtonPossible exposure sites in the capital city have not yet been released.22 Jun 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Amid the bus chaos Wellingtonians say 'thank you driver'Opinion: This small token of appreciation means more than ever right now.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'22 Jun 07:12 AM
New ZealandEnvironment Court slaps Transmission Gully builder with $70,000 fineBoulders went over the side of a hill and into streams that feed vulnerable inlets.22 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandLorde announces concert for Days Bay next yearThe world-renowned Kiwi singer has announced concert across the country next year.21 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandWaihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levelsThe Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.21 Jun 07:04 PM
New ZealandHeritage protection the big issue in Wellington's housing debateWhat strikes the right balance between protecting character and building more housing?21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandID scanning systems could become common place at Wellington clubsPopular bar Dakota is implementing PatronScan technology to improve safety.21 Jun 01:11 AM
