New ZealandPalmerston North homicide: Police up patrols amid increased gang presencePolice have been called to reports of gang members congregating on College St.15 May 04:24 AM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday callIt’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.15 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Moment 'freaky' Foxton waterspout forms caught on cameraLocal woman Katrina Fleming got a surprise with her morning coffee.15 May 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForecourt tragedy: Gas station staff tried to save man found dead in carMotorist ran into store pleading for help for companion in car.13 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandNewtown death not suspicious, police sayPolice initially were treating the death as "unexplained".12 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday callYesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.12 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242kA pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasionZhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.12 May 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday callIt's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.12 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Wellington teen enters third dayOlivia was last seen on Wednesday.11 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandNew motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a thirdAn existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlistThe artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinner of Mother’s Day ‘pamper pack’ surprised to not receive laundry productsThe woman entered for her mother who was 'gutted' to only get chocolates.11 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandDire Strait: Passengers waited 5 hours on the phone to InterislanderKiwiRail boss says the pressure point for the ferry cancellations was managing passengers.10 May 05:47 PM
New ZealandMetService homeless as quake-stengthening bill soarsConstruction would have cost more than $20 million.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo stolen cars used in daytime robbery of Wellington Michael Hill Jeweller storeJewellery and hammers were thrown from one of the stolen cars in a police chase.10 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandPak'nSave under fire for Mother's Day postThe "pamper pack" was mostly laundry supplies.10 May 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom ferries to trains, KiwiRail’s reputation is seriously damagedThe issue of eroding trust was flagged in a ministerial briefing earlier this year.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarge pod of dolphins in Oriental Bay, Wellington delights onlookersOne witness estimated the pod had about 100 dolphins.09 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council’s falling streetlight issue was managed inadequately - reviewThe process used to identify and escalate faults was 'siloed and ineffective'.09 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandSex offender not guilty of raping cellmateBenjamin Nilesh Goundar has gone through four trials for the alleged offences.08 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice ask for help identifying Wellington water whirler wilful damage suspectsThe sculpture was damaged on April 23.08 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandWellington primary school closed after slip cuts off water supplyTe Aro School is hoping to open on Tuesday.08 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandUp to 1000 homes without water in PoriruaThe area has been without water since last night.08 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandJust luck no one was killed in Wellington crash - witnessThe crash caused severe damage to three parked cars leaving one blocking footpath.07 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses to motorway motorcyle crashThe crash occurred on the Wellington motorway on March 11.07 May 09:14 PM
CrimeTenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet catKristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandData confirms more bus replacements for Wellington commutersThe data comes at the end of a chaotic week for train services in the capital05 May 01:28 AM
CrimeStaff member at top Wellington school pleads guilty to assaultHis identity, and any details that could identify him, remain suppressed by the courts.05 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after protesters block traffic in WellingtonThe protesters are hanging a banner above the motorway.05 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandInterislander failure: Report finds equipment was 13 years older than it should beThe Kaitaki issued a mayday call in January when it lost power in the Cook Strait.04 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandCoronation capital: Where in Wellington to commemorate King Charles IIIHe will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6.04 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandUnexplained death in Newtown, police making enquiriesThe person was found in a residential address.04 May 07:18 PM