New ZealandJudge Ian Borrin bequeaths $30m trustThe trust will promote legal scholarship in all areas of the law, and the development of legal research, scholarship, writing and education.11 Apr 01:18 AM
New ZealandNew safety measure in probation centreA Wellington probation centre is making their staff feel safer with added security that includes panic alarms to alert police.07 Apr 04:35 AM
EntertainmentScarlett Johansson to start filming in Wellington CBDHollywood actress Scarlett Johannson is in for some late nights as her latest film begins shooting scenes in Wellington's CBD.04 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped after car crashes down bankTwo people were trapped in a car that drove several metres down a bank in North of Wellington.01 Apr 07:41 AM
New ZealandCrash closes SH1 north of WellingtonA serious crash has closed State Highway 1 at Pukerua Bay north of Wellington this morning.31 Mar 08:59 PM
New ZealandPolice seek man on the runPolice are currently looking for Stephen Christopher Rowe, who has a warrant to be recalled to prison.23 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandWCC blacklists 800 homes for bad recyclingThe WCC has stopped providing free recycling bags to 800 homes after they were found to have "ongoing rubbish offences".20 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandMajor drug bust in WellingtonPolice say nine properties have been searched for evidence of P production and supply, and money laundering involving the Head Hunters gang.16 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandTsunami project gets US officials' attentionWellington's award-winning Tsunami Blue Lines Project has caught the eye of emergency management offices in the United States.11 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandScrub fire forces evacuationsA scrub fire in Upper Hutt has forced homes to be evacuated, a firefighter to be hospitalised and roads to be closed.01 Mar 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in pool incident at police collegeA staff member at the police college near Wellington has died after getting into difficulty in the swimming pool this afternoon.29 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandUpper Hutt declares itself TPP-freeA handful of Upper Hutt city councillors are in the firing line after making the city a TPP-free zone.25 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandWhy was Matthew killed?The mystery behind the murder of Matthew Stevens. Phil Taylor revisits the crime scene.23 Feb 05:50 PM
New ZealandJailed for helping dispose of bodyThe third and final person involved in the brutal murder of Matthew Stevens has been jailed for five years and one month.22 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze at Upper Hutt McDonald'sA witness said in about five minutes the Silverstream McDonald's on Fergusson Drive was up in flames.12 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in crashOne person was seriously injured this evening in a crash north of Wellington that closed the busy road in and out of the capital.10 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandFire rips through popular Wellington cafeThe blaze appears to have started in the kitchen and spread quickly into the ceiling of the building.31 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandMan stopped with $1.5m of methA man who hid methamphetamine inside two neck pillows has been arrested at Wellington Airport.20 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandDiver found dead on sea floorA scuba diver was discovered on the sea floor near Red Rocks in Wellington by another diver.12 Dec 02:57 AM
TravelKia ora: MakaraThe community's spirit and their pet eels are a source of pride in this town, discovers Elisabeth Easther.10 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelMartinborough: The main squeezeMartinborough offers 25 wineries, good tucker and a buzzy nightlife.04 Dec 07:00 PM
TravelCape Palliser: Illuminating viewsA roadtrip to Palliser Bay can take a traveller's breath away, writes Richard Moore.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Suspicious package' no bomb, police confirmBustling Lambton Quay was cordoned off between Panama St and Grey St after a suspected explosive device was found outside a McDonalds at about 2.30pm yesterday.26 Nov 12:24 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: The loan stats that should frighten youIn 1992 banks and borrowers were as risk-averse, writes Bernard Hickey. Fast forward to 2015 and the mathematics are on another planet.14 Nov 07:18 PM
New ZealandNo ratepayer funds on panda plan, says mayorIt was reported last month that Wellington City Council would look at a business case for bringing the animals from China to Wellington Zoo.16 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandWoman on the run after removing home detention braceletHutt Valley police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Renee Kathleen Sargent. She is described as a 1.65m tall, thin build, with dyed blonde hair.16 Oct 07:00 AM
TravelKia ora: Titahi BayColourful boatsheds set the scene at friendly Titahi Bay, finds Elisabeth Easther.15 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandBus crash rips up bricks on footpathWellingtonians are poking fun at their city's bus drivers after a minor crash on the capital's main entertainment strip.01 Oct 07:11 AM
New ZealandTrain collides with car on Kapiti CoastPolice said the impact injured the vehicle's two occupants. The crash happened about 6.20pm near Te Horo.10 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandFalse anthrax scare in WellingtonEmergency services have flooded to a reported anthrax scare in Wellington this afternoon, only to find out it was a false alarm.09 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandCities wise to toxic hazardWellington City Councillor Iona Pannett applauded Porirua's move but said there were no plans to introduce a similar bylaw in the capital.28 Aug 05:30 PM
