Lifestyle'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his lifeEli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.26 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellThe clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in JanuaryAnalysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.24 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's motherThe defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.23 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandSchool warns of sextortion predator targeting local teensWellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.23 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandClimate activist taken into custody after blocking Wellington street with carMichael O’Hara is protesting because he wants a climate wealth tax.23 Oct 06:18 PM
New ZealandThe observer: Who has the chops to rein in Wellington City Council?Several names have been floated as potential candidates to sort out the 'shambles'.23 Oct 03:06 AM
EducationReport finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediateThe audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.23 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildingsPersonal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observerThe Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.22 Oct 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Angry Wellington ratepayers vindicated as Government steps inAdvice raises concerns about financial mismanagement and Wellingtonians being overcharged.22 Oct 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'End of story': Man reveals how he survived after falling into sewage tankThe orchard worker has a chest infection and a few strained muscles after falling in.21 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAdvice on Govt intervention at Wellington City Council lands with Simeon BrownMeanwhile, Tory Whanau is aiming to 'share the pain' with her budget cuts.21 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Intolerant and hateful' - Masked offenders steal pride flag from man’s homeHe's already hung a new flag - 'It's important that we don't hide in the face of threats.'21 Oct 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry for Regulation among public service's highest earners as sector pay jumpsThe average manager's salary in the public sector sits at $163,800.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho is challenging Tory Whanau for Wellington’s mayoralty?High-profile names have been rumoured, with one prominent Wellingtonian not ruling it out.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool 'appalled' council roadworks will coincide with examsRoadworks on Thorndon Quay have already been blamed for the closure of Bordeaux Bakery.18 Oct 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crewsThe 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.17 Oct 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.17 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandBurst water main floods SH1 in central Wellington with muddy waterMotorists have been told to expect delays.17 Oct 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threatWellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandLove messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant saysThe man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.16 Oct 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
New Zealand'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's motherThe man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandMan told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraudAndrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council warned airport could request money for expansion planIf the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.15 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandKiller driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phoneThe victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.15 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington councilOPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
