New Zealand30km/h speed limits proposed for 93 per cent of Wellington streetsWellington City councillors have voted to put the draft plan out for public consultation.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEastern Hutt Rd landslip: Large trees at risk of falling to be removedOne of the southbound lanes will be closed today and tomorrow.26 Apr 04:37 AM
New ZealandTōtara planted at Parliament to mark Charles III's coronationA donation of $1 million to Trees That Count is New Zealand’s gift to mark the coronation.26 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandWellington skipper says waterfront balustrades would prevent deathsTeacher Isaac Levings is among several others who have died in the same area.26 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandPolice stop Restore Passenger Rail protest before it starts, one in custodyIt's the latest action from the group which has blocked several highways across Wellington25 Apr 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Wellingtonians are fed-up with disruptive protestsProtesters who want the Government to restore passenger rail have crossed a line.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We just had joy for 25 years': Parents speak of grief at son's Wellington Harbour deathHis parents say the pain of their son's death will remain with them for years to come.25 Apr 06:59 AM
New ZealandSome Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortagesInterislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.25 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandMore Wellington rail protesters arrested after blocking motorwayPolice are worried the protesters run a real risk of being seriously injured.24 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandWellington’s water whirler snapped in half, followed by midnight skinny dipThe Len Lye sculpture is worth $300,000.24 Apr 02:01 AM
New ZealandWellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deathsMore fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.22 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in Wellington harbour was treasured teacher and fine sportsmanThe Elmwood Normal School community is at a loss over the tragic death.22 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandWellington traffic: Mt Victoria tunnel re-opens after crashThe tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.22 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandMissing primary school teacher's body found in Wellington HarbourSocial media posts say he attended the 1975 concert at TSB Arena before disappearing.21 Apr 07:19 AM
New ZealandRogue cow grazing at Wellington’s Scorching Bay is a repeat escape artistThe beast, known as Harriet Houdini, lives in a paddock nearby.20 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandFerry service planned for Shelly Bay construction workers and Scots College studentsA ferry stop at Shelly Bay could be up and running by the end of this year.20 Apr 05:05 PM
CrimeRestore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bailProtesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.20 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls into Hutt River with driver still insideEmergency services were called to the crash at 10.30am.19 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandRail protesters in police custody after gluing themselves to roadThe protesters blocked the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.19 Apr 07:39 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $350k after crew member crushed at workThe worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.19 Apr 06:31 AM
New ZealandSweeping beauty: Cleaners praised for attempting to extinguish Wellington bin fireThe council has praised its sweepers for trying to sweep the fire out.19 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandWeather: Flooding across Wellington as torrential rain soaks cityThe council is urging people to stay home where possible.18 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandHow carbon could combat Wellington’s earthquake-prone buildingsResearchers have found a quick, cheap way to strengthen buildings.18 Apr 08:54 PM
New ZealandAlleged burglar charged after person found with serious injuriesPolice found the person seriously injured at a Feilding property.17 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandRail protesters' behaviour 'disappointing' - Wellington mayorFour people were arrested after blocking SH1 at the Terrace Tunnel on Monday.17 Apr 07:59 PM
New ZealandFoot found at beach identified as remains of missing man Fiva PitaFiva Pita has not been seen since Christmas 2022.17 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandFour protesters charged in relation to motorway disruption in WellingtonThe four people sat in the middle of State Highway 1 this morning.17 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandContainer ship breakdown in Wellington harbour is third incident in less than a yearWellington's harbourmaster has raised concerns with Maritime New Zealand.17 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandProtesters bring Wellington traffic to a standstill after blocking motorwayThe protesters are blocking the Terrace Tunnel.16 Apr 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: No emergency towing vessel on standby to help ships in strifeNZ's most powerful tug would take one day and 16 hours to get to Auckland.16 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in crash near MastertonThe crash happened about 11.40am.14 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandCustomer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shopThe charity said they were providing their staff with more awareness training.13 Apr 11:55 PM
