New ZealandFrank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grassThe revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.02 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandSearch for man missing in Mount Holdsworth area enters fourth dayWeather conditions are challenging.02 Aug 09:20 PM
Crime'Never see you again': Former meth addict involved in planning violent robbery turns life aroundThe woman, who avoided jail, thanked the judge for giving her a chance.02 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandUp to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residentsSome residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.02 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelHotel review: Riverside views at Sebel Wellington Lower HuttGuests at the 4.5 star hotel can pick between river and garden views.02 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo says behaviour ‘normal’ after Chinese zoo’s sun bears accused of being ‘men in costumes’'I promise you it's not a person in a suit,' a Wellington zookeeper said.02 Aug 04:26 AM
CrimeChurch groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rightsFree To Be Church Trust has gone to the Court of Appeal over the Covid restrictions.02 Aug 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and runThe woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.02 Aug 01:48 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for man missing in Mount Holdsworth areaMichael MacGregor was last seen on Monday.01 Aug 10:08 PM
New ZealandPicture of blank wall wins $25,000 art prizeThe winning piece speaks of the artist's long nights nursing her babies to sleep.01 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Wellington hit and runMotorists are asked to avoid the area.31 Jul 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Fabulous' controversial sex book for kids a welcome resourceThe book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia.31 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandE-scooter explosion: Victim critical days after unstoppable battery fireAll people can do is get out of the way once a lithium-ion battery starts to fail.31 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandFour teenagers referred to Youth Services after suspicious fires in AshhurstThere were four fires in four days last week.31 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor blasts National’s ‘flaccid vision’ for transport networkWhanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.30 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandControversial sex book sparks anger for library usersThe book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.30 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandAshhurst plagued by arson attacksPolice are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.28 Jul 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Massive queues' at Wellington Airport after baggage belt faultThere is a "contingency plan" in place, according to an airport spokesperson.27 Jul 10:08 PM
CrimeConvicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.27 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandEnergy-poor cancer patient speaks of only one hour of heating per dayOne Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.27 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandCourt date set for Kiri AllanKiri Allan's court date for the crash has been set.27 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandZoo's ring-tailed lemur recovering after losing tailIkala's keepers first noticed something wrong with her tail a few months ago.26 Jul 02:44 AM
New ZealandWho pays for Kiri Allan's car crash? Why she shouldn't count on insuranceIt is not clear if insurance will cover the crash, given Allan's breath alcohol level.26 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee accused of rape has prior convictions for similar offendingThe man has been convicted twice before for similar offending.26 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandDentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched proceduresOne patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.25 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandWinter ailments plague familiesWinter illnesses putting pressure on children, parents and caregivers.25 Jul 01:44 AM
CrimeMan faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-runCasidhe Maguire died after being hit by a car near Te Papa in Wellington.20 Jul 03:26 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer claims fatal knife attack was self defenceWarren Pay plunged a knife into the heart of Faapaia Fonoilaepa during a street fight.18 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandPhillip John Smith sentenced for Covid-19 dishonesty offending from prisonSmith created five fake businesses and claimed Covid-19 financial support for them.17 Jul 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discoveredFrom a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Real risk' of leak: Law firm suffers cyberattackCustomers received an update yesterday warning there was a 'real risk' of a leak.11 Jul 09:09 PM
CrimeCabbies claim almost $1m lost through Covid-19 levy policyThe levy policy was also 'unfair and prejudicial' to drivers, the group allege.11 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful and caring' hit-and-run victim remembered by colleaguesCass Maguire will be farewelled by loved ones next week.10 Jul 09:14 PM
