PremiumPremiumWellingtonCouncil confirms cost of new parking system after Ombudsman intervenesThe council initially refused to reveal the cost, citing commercial sensitivity.01 Jul 10:00 PM
WellingtonWillis says NZ 'impacted' by Trump's tariffs as Kiwis struggle with billsThe Finance Minister acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for many New Zealanders.01 Jul 01:53 AM
Wellington'Spewing water': Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD, business manager claims leak started 8 weeks agoEmergency services are in the street flooded with murky brown water.30 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandUpper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community championThe 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.27 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandRadio star’s shock after human remains found in neighbours’ gardenGillespie said there has been 'a bit of gossip' in the community following the discovery.27 Jun 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increaseMore abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.26 Jun 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Take a haircut': Kāinga Ora could lose millions on Wellington site bought at peakThe agency bought the land in 2022 for $4.1m. It's now valued at $1.38m.24 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Good down here': Neighbours shocked after human remains found in front yardPolice have launched an investigation after the shock discovery on Sunday.24 Jun 03:48 AM
New Zealand‘Bit of an overkill’: $2.3m toilets with light show that twinkles while you tinkleThe public toilet block turns into a rainbow 'light show' at night.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington commuters face delays after motorway crashThe crash was blocking a lane where two main motorways meet heading into the capital.22 Jun 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the markOPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trailThe woman was shaken by the incident.20 Jun 07:03 AM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientistsThe trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Jackson seeks consent to create museum in Shelly BayBillionaire filmmaker plans to 'enhance the amenity' of the long-contested seaside land.19 Jun 05:21 AM
New ZealandRich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray ChungThe wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.18 Jun 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.18 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlierThe man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.18 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandHospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skullFuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.18 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandFormer reality TV star running for Wellington City CouncilTeal Mau and wife Sophia appeared in My Kitchen Rules in 2017.17 Jun 07:14 PM
New ZealandFormer MKR contestant Teal Mau announces Wellington City Council bidTeal Mau has run a salon in Wellington for more than 25 years and is running for a seat on council to support local businesses. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeritage NZ ‘deeply disappointed’ by stripped protection for Gordon Wilson FlatsThe decision to delist the building has reignited the city's heritage debate.17 Jun 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Ugly scar on the skyline': Derelict social housing block to lose heritage statusThe flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012 after they were found to be unsafe.16 Jun 08:46 PM
New ZealandHow one second made the difference in teen's fatal crash with busThe 17-year-old motorcyclist died after a bus turned across his path in Upper Hutt.16 Jun 08:33 PM
New Zealand‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for saleThe popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.16 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters communityAdam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friendsThe serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandWellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms chargesMatthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.10 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandFourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.08 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other citiesSome fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?08 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandTeen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandRates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaignRay Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandWellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaignFirst-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
