New ZealandWellington bus driver wages lifted to $30 per hourThe increase will take effect this Saturday, although it may need to be back-dated.29 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandRoads reopen after 10 metre waves batter Wellington’s coastlineThe capital is being slammed by wind and waves.29 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandSupport service piloted for owners of quake-prone apartmentsOwners of one apartment block are facing paying $180,000 each for remediation work.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar on fire in Lower Hutt streetThe fire happened after two vehicles crashed.29 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after being trapped under fallen houseThe relocatable house fell off its piles.28 Mar 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Wellington mayor looks to block the blocsThe mayor wants to avoid bloc voting from now on following a testy budget meeting.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses after two people killed in central Wellington crashThe crash happened after the car had been signalled to stop by police.28 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandNothing further found after foot washes up on Petone BeachPolice are now awaiting pathology results.27 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandInterislander ship out of action until mid-April, but promises Easter passengers will sailHowever, other passengers in early April have had their trips cancelled.27 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandWellington memorial and grave site vandalised, police involvedThe memorial is thought to have been targeted within the past week.27 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandInquiries continue after foot found on Petone BeachPolice are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.26 Mar 06:52 PM
New ZealandDire Strait: More repairs for new Bluebridge ferry, sailings cancelledThere is almost no available space on other sailings for passengers with cars.25 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandFoot found on Wellington beach, police investigatingIt was found by a member of the public this morning.25 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandDriver struck in head during road rage scrapPolice are looking for witnesses.24 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandMicroplastics detected in sea life in Wellington baysThe findings could have implications for our seafood.23 Mar 07:18 PM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coastParts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.21 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandWater restored to central city after water main burstsWater has been restored but some traffic delays could remain.20 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandSchools locked down as armed police descend on FeildingTwo people have been taken into custody.19 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandThe return of CubaDupa: Wellington street festival is backAfter two years of Covid-19 cancellations the festival is back on.19 Mar 11:17 PM
CrimeManhunt launched for mobster after Wellington shootingThe victim was shot in the leg, police say.19 Mar 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Beyond belief’: Passenger wants quicker investigation into ferry maydayThree investigations and an audit are underway after Kaitaki lost power in Cook Strait.19 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandInterislander’s Kaitaki ferry cancellations extended, passengers told no standbys availableThe Kaitaki ferry's woes continue, with the gearbox problems taking longer to fix.16 Mar 06:53 PM
New Zealand‘Like a freight train’: Homeowners hit with $300,000 bill after slipsThe couple is likely in negative equity after two slips fell on their property last year.16 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandHutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to actResidents say they warned the council months ago.15 Mar 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealedNational says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Degree of chaos’: Minister says KiwiRail needs to do better on ferry reliabilityTransport Minister Michael Wood has warned of ongoing reliability problems.15 Mar 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safetyTwo workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.14 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand165 properties without safe water after Wellington slipThe slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.14 Mar 06:42 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: I’m sick of people saying Wellington is dyingIt’s a stale line - uttered a decade ago - that prompts a wave of pointless nostalgia.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire outside Wellington’s National Library being investigated by policeThe fire broke out last night.13 Mar 06:46 PM
New Zealand‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbingVictims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.13 Mar 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died while diving in PoriruaThe man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.12 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandOne dead after three-vehicle crashPolice were notified of the crash about 9pm.12 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandFire crews bring large blaze under control in PoriruaA large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.12 Mar 05:31 PM