TravelWellington: Magic of museumsIn Wellington, bad weather means a chance to learn something, says Sharon Stephenson.27 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelWellington: Capital's food festival a culinary treatSarah Lang salivates over the delights to be found at Wellington on a Plate.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: The Kim Dotcom wrecking ball rolls onThe Kim Dotcom wrecking ball keeps swinging and this time former Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman is in its path, writes David Fisher.25 Jul 04:44 AM
TravelRoom check: Wharekauhau Country Estate, WairarapaAnne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.25 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelWharekauhau Country Estate, WairarapaThe astonishingly wild setting of this Palliser Bay lodge belies the extreme luxury of its accommodation spaces. <BR><BR>For further information see: <a href='http://www.wharekauhau.co.nz/' target='_blank'>wharekauhau.co.nz</a>.25 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandFBI and Dotcom: Coleman told earlierJonathan Coleman knew the FBI was interested in Kim Dotcom before his officials granted the tycoon residency - a revelation which has led to accusations he misled the public.24 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandCrash driver smoked drugsA train driver who had smoked cannabis in the days before a crash at Lower Hutt last year no longer works for KiwiRail, the company says.24 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier to Wellington commuteAngus Veitch spends eight hours commuting every week - but he believes it's a fair trade-off for being able to live in the city of his choice while doing a job he loves.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller rapist moves closer to releaseA man who raped and murdered a Wellington schoolgirl 17 years ago has moved a step closer to being temporarily released from prison.22 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandSinkhole opens in WellingtonA small sinkhole has opened up in central Wellington after a water main burst early today.20 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandBlaze leaves home 'un-liveable'A Wellington home has been left "un-liveable" following a fire overnight.16 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandMan was 'sleep-driving' before crashA man who says he was "sleep-driving" when he allegedly crashed a car into a Wairarapa property last year has made a brief appearance in court today.15 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandDrink driver caught twice in two hoursA man caught drink driving twice within two hours - both times at more than triple the legal limit - was described as a "danger to the community" during sentencing today.14 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandNZ more appealing to ex-pats - surveyAuckland and Wellington have become more appealing to ex-pats in the past 12 months, a new survey has found.10 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandWoman wrongly spends night in jailA woman wrongly spent the night in jail because court staff had failed to note on her file that her sentence had been cancelled, a court was told today.02 Jul 04:16 AM
New ZealandGovt wanted diplomat to face chargesPrime Minister John Key says Government wanted a diplomat accused of sexual assault to face charges in New Zealand.29 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandEnvoy expelled after attackA diplomat accused of a sex crime was ordered out of New Zealand after invoking full diplomatic immunity.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuakes rock lower North IslandThe lower North Island has been rocked by a second sizable earthquake today.26 Jun 04:32 AM
TravelWellington: Magnet for mavericksWellington is full of geeks and arty types, and its Bohemian charm captivates Peter Feeney.23 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandCity kids board to beat trafficParents are forking out tens of thousands of dollars in boarding fees to spare children from being stuck in commuter traffic travelling to and from school.22 Jun 02:01 AM
New ZealandCapital's luxury hotel plan - and costWellington city councillors will vote next week on a new purpose-built convention centre and five-star hotel that will cost ratepayers $2m per year to lease.19 Jun 11:39 PM
LifestyleAuckland to expect culinary invasionThe capital is planning a culinary invasion of New Zealand's biggest city.15 Jun 01:24 AM