New ZealandNew Zealand springs into summerThe signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.28 Nov 09:13 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Otaki sisters is brightOtaki sisters Maizy and Philadelphia are polar opposites, but they share a talent for film-making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Nov 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Mean as f***' comment: teenager chargedA teenager faces a court hearing for allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place.28 Nov 08:06 AM
New ZealandGovt plans $100 million expansion of parliamentary complexPlans for an expansion of the parliamentary complex in Wellington, which will involve two new buildings at a cost of at least $100 million, have been unveiled.28 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandQuake family: 'No one helped us'As demolition starts on quake-hit 61 Molesworth Street, the family who were living there say they're struggling and helpless.27 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandQuake-hit building demolition delayedWellington's wild wind has put the brakes on the demolition of a severely earthquake-damaged office building in the central city.26 Nov 06:59 PM
New ZealandDelayed demolition job for quake-damaged buildingFinal demolition work is set to begin today on an earthquake damaged Wellington office block.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand4.6 quake rattles central NZ awakeWellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.25 Nov 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Desperate need' to help workersThe Government's being urged to extend its earthquake support, to also help the thousands of Wellingtonians out of work.25 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandPart of Wellington mall to be demolishedEvent Cinemas and part of the Queensgate Shopping Centre carpark in Wellington is a public safety risk following the earthquake.24 Nov 07:37 PM
New ZealandEarthquake clean up in capital continuesThe demolition of three buildings in Wellington will be brought forward in light of last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Two of 24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolitical journalists evacuatedMost of the country's political reporters are being evacuated from their building at Parliament due to damage caused by this month's 7.8 earthquakes.24 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandDemolition begins in WellingtonDemolition of 61 Molesworth Street has started this afternoon.24 Nov 06:07 AM
BusinessThousands in trouble after quakesPart-time workers, casuals and temps in Wellington are unable to get to their jobs, and have no safety net.24 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: man flees on foot after police chaseVideos have emerged of a police pursuit in Porirua which ends in the driver getting out of his vehicle and running on foot.24 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandMore Wellington buildings to be demolishedEarthquake damage at a retirement village has forced the company to demolish an entire block of 40 units.24 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandOther arrangements made for ousted workersAlternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which 23 Nov 11:09 PM
New ZealandWellington demolition work to begin todayDemolition work on the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth Street in Wellington central is due to start today, hopefully after lunchtime.23 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandWanted man 'kidnapped' family memberWanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.23 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandMore illegal tenancies in WellingtonThe company that let people live in a Wellington commercial building may face council prosecution.23 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandIRD Wellington headquarters evacuatedThe Asteron building, at 55 Featherston St, is the latest Wellington building to be evacuated due to earthquake safety concerns.23 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandShaw to run in Wellington CentralGreen Party co-leader James Shaw has decided to run in Wellington Central again in 2017.23 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandWellington council takes over demolitionWellington City Council has taken over management of the deconstruction of 61 Molesworth St from the building's owner Prime Property Group.23 Nov 02:18 AM
New ZealandConfusion over illegal tenancy probeConfusion surrounds investigation of alleged illegal tenancies of an earthquake-damaged building in Wellington.23 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandEvacuees to wait weeks to return homeIt may be months before inner-city Wellington residents are allowed home.22 Nov 09:11 PM
New ZealandCompany stands behind Molesworth managerPrime Property Group is standing by the manager who allowed tenants to live in a commercial building on Molesworth St in Wellington, which is now being demolished.22 Nov 06:20 PM
New ZealandLambton House partially evacuatedWellington's Lambton House building was partially evacuated after a technician found a "potentially hazardous" substance in a lift well.22 Nov 09:43 AM
New ZealandCeiling dangers overlooked in quakesLast Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.22 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandTrampers' bodies found near hutThe trampers who died in the Tararua Forest Park were found within 1km of the hut they were heading to, police say. The 39-year-old 21 Nov 10:51 PM
BusinessInvestigation launched into quake-damaged buildingAsbestos contamination and a highly unstable building have destroyed any chance of personal belongings being saved from 61 Molesworth St in Wellington.21 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandQueensgate mall remains partially closedFootpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.21 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds death of two trampersTemperatures plummeted below freezing the night two men died on a tramp in the Tararua Forest Park.21 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandDemolition, cordons on council agendaWellingtonians can expect the cordons to stay up for some time around the significantly damaged Reading Cinema car park building in the central city.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake damage shuts British High CommissionThe British High Commission building in Wellington has been closed after earthquake damage was found.21 Nov 08:24 AM
