New Zealand'Everything's on the table': Tory Whanau on budget cuts after airport sale failureThe mayor says the council's ground leases could be sold or social housing reduced.13 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injuredMotorists are told to expect delays.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to policeAbbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchorMore than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.11 Oct 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now namedJulia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.11 Oct 04:19 AM
Politics'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt interventionWellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.11 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Chaos and confusion’: Wellington council votes to stop controversial airport saleThe sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.10 Oct 09:13 AM
New ZealandLarge pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbourPeople have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.09 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandCourtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in WellingtonThe mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.09 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport saleOPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assaultGivealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.09 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandLegal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux BakeryThorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.09 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandCentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdownsWellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung man dies after Wellington assault, victim namedA 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.08 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandWellington cafe closing all three of its stores after 30 yearsBordeaux Bakery is blaming the council's removal of car parks for its demise.08 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong windsThe incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.08 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau's airport share sale at risk as council reconsiders decisionWellington City Council is preparing for a crucial vote this week.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quakeThe capital city's drinking water pipes are particularly vulnerable.07 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAftershock of magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits WellingtonGeoNet reported light shaking in Cook Strait at 2.23pm.07 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandMan charged after early morning assualt in Wellington, police search for witnessesPolice want to speak to two women sitting close by when man was injured.07 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe retiree leading Wellington's rates revoltJudy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors accused of ‘deliberately excluding’ iwi voices on airport shares saleTensions at the council are at boiling point.04 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations OfficeIt was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffitiCouncil officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.02 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing moreLabour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRisk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags onConcerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savingsThe council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim DotcomThe Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landingThe passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.29 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry that lost power returns to serviceThe Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.28 Sep 04:25 AM
