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
New ZealandDead man may have come from ferryA body discovered in Wellington Harbour today could have come from an Interisland ferry, police say.09 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandThe halls of power not for the disabledSteep walkways, heavy doors and too few lifts make Parliament difficult to access.03 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandTo Earth with love: Astronaut's NZ picA German astronaut who used to study at a NZ university has tweeted a picture of Banks Peninsula from high above Earth.02 Jun 11:06 PM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after house fire in PoriruaOne person is receiving hospital treatment following a house fire in Porirua tonight.02 Jun 09:48 AM
New ZealandLine closed after commuter train crashPart of the train line north of Wellington has been closed down while an investigation takes place into why a passenger train derailed at Lower Hutt's Melling Station this morning.27 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after gunshots heardA man accused of trying to shoot ducks in a residential neighbourhood was arrested after gunshots were heard today.24 May 11:19 AM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandWhy cute cats rule the netCats are cuter than babies and dogs when it comes to the popularity of videos, new research shows.20 May 05:54 AM
New ZealandInmate attacked for narking, court toldA Rimutaka inmate and prison guards were attacked because the offenders believed the prisoner had "narked" to guards, a court has heard.20 May 02:45 AM
BusinessWellington looks to waterfront convention centreThe Wellington City Council appears close to signing a deal with the Hilton hotel chain for a $125m convention centre on the waterfront opposite Te Papa.19 May 09:01 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Can NZ sustain two arts festivals?Until now, the two NZ festivals have co-existed - Auckland on the odd years, Wellington the even. But from 2016, Auckland goes annual for the first time, writes Brian Rudman.13 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandDrink driver caught twice on same dayA man arrested for drink driving after his vehicle was blocked in by other motorists was stopped again for drink driving a few hours later.13 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandFerry skippers stood downTwo Cook Strait ferry captains have been stood down amid allegations of three serious incidents on the Interislander crossing, KiwiRail has confirmed.12 May 10:39 PM
