New Zealand'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATMBar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'16 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartmentsThe developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealedOfficials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.15 Nov 06:05 AM
LifestyleWellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles BillErnesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.15 Nov 03:59 AM
New ZealandPrimary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upsetA pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.14 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandPolice release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search propertiesThe 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.14 Nov 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry falloutAlmost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic SquareConstruction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.13 Nov 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meetingLindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.12 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconductWomen have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.12 Nov 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her councilWellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.11 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing man last seen on walking track three days agoPolice said they were following up on a number of sightings.11 Nov 09:49 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observerThe Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.11 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandO Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cashAuckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.11 Nov 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plansThe billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from bossThe judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.08 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flatsThe man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.07 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandCalls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cutsRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.07 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment bossThe outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to serious motorbike crashThe motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.07 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolice seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fireThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.07 Nov 01:38 AM
PoliticsNZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusalUnion members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.06 Nov 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist feeThe museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unaffordable': Simeon Brown reveals estimated cost of Wellington's scrapped mega tunnelThe capital will be getting two new tunnels instead.05 Nov 06:29 AM
New ZealandElderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flatsThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.05 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observerA swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.04 Nov 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fireIt was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.04 Nov 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a shudder': 4.9 magnitude earthquake felt in WellingtonThe shake was reported at 4pm.04 Nov 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous': One of NZ's first state housing blocks mothballed, future uncertainKāinga Ora has been 'working through decisions' on the building's future since 2022.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Wellington vet centre and catteryWellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.02 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.29 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandBody found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.29 Oct 02:31 AM
