PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail to be sentenced for Kaitaki mayday; how the ferry narrowly avoided disasterMore than 800 people were on board when the ship declared a mayday last year.08 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandExpectant mums to share rooms at Wellington hospital as labour inducedPipes in every sink and shower in the hospital’s maternity department need to be replaced.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeTwo arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another carThe pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.07 Sep 05:06 AM
New ZealandThree Wellington cafes closing today, more than 20 staff losing their jobsIt's the latest in a string of hospitality and retail closures in the capital.05 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandTaste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contractFour of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.05 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandMSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenantsEmerge Aotearoa provides support for families in emergency housing.04 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandStats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birthHealth Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.02 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandConvoy planned as 'final hoorah' for missing woman Breanna MuriwaiBreanna Muriwai was last seen in August 2022 at Te Horo Beach on the Kāpiti Coast.02 Sep 12:51 AM
InflationWould you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMysterious land deal: Could this be Sir Peter Jackson's movie museum?There's speculation a block of land in Wellington could bring the museum plan to life.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEatery sells 3500 burgers after being booted from culinary compThe controversial burger has a line of white powder on top with a rolled-up $100 bill.31 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandNutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mumsHealth NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.31 Aug 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads onlineAn innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.29 Aug 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay dealBuying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.28 Aug 10:32 PM
BusinessAlmost $4m from business levy subsidising 'white elephant' convention centreWellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is open to reviewing how the levy is spent.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington struggling to shake its broken imageOPINION: Perhaps one of the city's most famous residents can deliver a necessary rebrand.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationAcclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programmeFunding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.28 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandDad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wifeJohn Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.27 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspendA commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.27 Aug 10:10 PM
New Zealand$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits emptyKāinga Ora’s taking another look at the plans due to 'significant cost escalation'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander sought 22 exemptions to sail in breach of maritime rulesKiwiRail's Cook Strait rival Strait NZ applied for nine in the same timeframe.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian injured after being hit by car in CartertonPolice received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.27 Aug 06:06 AM
LiveNew ZealandWellington flooding: Trains resume, worst of rain moves northAnother band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.26 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHillside owner on 10 years in business and the future of high-end diningLess than a year ago Asher Boote was considering walking away amidst a string of closures.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFormer cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justicePolice investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.23 Aug 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Trying to shut down venues one by one': Owner says authorities 'killing' barsTwo of Jose Ubiaga bars have been put into liquidation this month.23 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandWhittaker’s 'assessing damage' after choc factory fire, person suffers smoke inhalationThe fire was confined to one piece of equipment.22 Aug 09:55 PM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, againThe 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.22 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.21 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandCouncillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councilsTory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.21 Aug 07:55 AM
