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
New ZealandResidents told to store water after main bursts in WellingtonWellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.21 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandPotential $1m cost to protect snails and lizards from new North Island motorwayPowelliphanta snails are among New Zealand’s most threatened invertebrates.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington family not kidding when it comes to goat's milkThe Steenkamp family know most of their 63 goats by name.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeKiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDown the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipesAlmost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.17 Aug 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problemTreasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.16 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandTe Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soarThe national museum will remain free for Kiwis.15 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairyOwners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.15 Aug 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in anotherMinistry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.14 Aug 09:27 PM
