New ZealandLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run againBarry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.09 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandDrink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crashEverton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.09 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Full support': Hipkins backs Andrew Little for potential run at Wellington mayorThe Labour leader says Little is a "top bloke" and would do well as Wellington mayor.08 Apr 11:53 PM
PoliticsExclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lessonA symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.08 Apr 02:38 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bidThe former Labour leader says the city needs a change.08 Apr 02:32 AM
New Zealand‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threatPolice would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.08 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s ‘most daring’ Grand Designs back on the marketThe Wellington home hangs over a 45-degree hill and includes a glass elevator.08 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchool bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visitsStudents were feeling sick after skipping breakfast and "guzzling" energy drinks instead.07 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCourthouses reopened following alleged bomb threatsThe first court was evacuated about 10.45am.07 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandGreens back Tory Whanau for second term as Wellington mayorWhanau admitted in Feb she 'wasn’t being Green' by supporting some controversial policies.06 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandPolice treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicideThe 65-year-old was found dead outside his home in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday.04 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandPolice believe Miramar aggravated burglary, Nabizadah death are connectedPolice want to hear from the driver of a grey or silver Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 seen nearby.03 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandDeath of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplainedTributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.02 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandCar towed from scene of unexplained death in Wellington suburbResidents can expect a large police presence on Albemarle Rd.02 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandPolice not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in WellingtonPolice found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.02 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandInjured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in carFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.01 Apr 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Killing the CBD’: Why top developer quit Tory Whanau’s business groupDocuments reveal members raised issues with the level of homelessness and the Golden Mile.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington homeThe owner said they were 'incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities'.01 Apr 07:13 AM
New ZealandWellington deaths: Neighbour says British boarders were ‘super lovely people’Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.01 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandTwo people found dead in Wellington homeDetective says there's no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.31 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Spooked by agency closures; developer retrenching; residents begin Amaia shiftPeople are alarmed by the JLL closures, asking what that says about the successful agency.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal over car, clothes related to Miramar aggravated burglaryPolice are interested in information about a white cap and women's gumboots from scene.31 Mar 06:18 AM
New Zealand‘It’s time!‘: Wellington businessman announces mayoral bidKarl Tiefenbacher narrowly lost a byelection last year by 45 votes.30 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandUnder-fire Green MP plays anti-police anthems at festivalSongs included Killing in the Name and Sound of da Police.30 Mar 09:17 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ to cut more than $200m from its contractor and consultant spendHealth New Zealand has been using contractors to fill vacancies.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to surviveAsher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.28 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spendIt's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.28 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandAlleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for nowThe man is accused of burgling a home while armed with a knife.26 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandAlleged offender targeting lone female passengers on buses arrestedPolice received reports of several incidents earlier this month.26 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Near miss’: Concerns raised after Wellington wind damages $275m building projectUnbolted steel beams at MFAT's new headquarters collapsed in strong winds in October.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreen MP under fire for ‘nonsense’ police commentsThe MP says she's had 'nothing but complaints' about police beat patrols.25 Mar 08:35 PM
New Zealand‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bounce back’: Wellington house attracts 17 offers, sells 18% above RVReal Estate agents are seeing signs of recovery after valuations plummeted in the capital.24 Mar 08:00 PM
