New ZealandMore Restore Passenger Rail protesters appear in court, granted bailThe protesters scaled a gantry, leading to a temporary closure of SH1 on Thursday morning.31 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call for info after gun fired overnightNobody was injured in the incident, police said.31 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandCops in harnesses scale gantry over Wellington's SH1, drag protester downProtesters have struck again, this time blocking the motorway near the Terrace Tunnel.30 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead after being hit by vehicle in workplace incidentWorkSafe and the police's Serious Crash Unit have been advised.30 Aug 06:05 AM
Crime'You have to pay the price': Contractor who took meth to stay awake caused pile-up crashA judge described the man's choice to consume the drug for work as a "terrible idea".30 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington protester who 'cemented' hand to road appeals declined bail applicationThe sticking substance may have been a mixture of epoxy and cement.30 Aug 01:19 AM
New ZealandWellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate changeBut locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.29 Aug 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy you can’t drive 110km/h on Transmission GullyThe $1.25b motorway was designed for the higher speed limit.29 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandBail denied for climate activist who allegedly concreted hand to roadShe appeared over audio-visual link from the hospital with her hand in a bucket.29 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomerHe groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.29 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandAll Black could lose $40k after pool building company goes into liquidation'We’re angry and frustrated but we understand times are tough right now'.29 Aug 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of roadChad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.29 Aug 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina Campbell'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its miseryOPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'She's not coming home alive' missing woman's mum toldA year on from her disappearance, Breanna Muriwai's mum has shared new information.28 Aug 12:17 AM
New ZealandVictoria University walks back ‘name change by stealth’Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticised the university’s branding just last month.26 Aug 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Someone out there knows': Breanna Muriwai has been missing for a yearThe 22-year-old was last seen on Te Horo Beach on August 28 last year.25 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandMarch for peace amid months of gang violence and deathGang tensions have been high in Palmerston North since the killing of a mobster in May.25 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandMore Cook Strait sailings cancelled, Bluebridge ferry has mechanical faultInterislander has only just returned Kaitaki to service after it was hit by a large wave.24 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandWitnesses to serious crash in Upper Hutt soughtThe crash happened about 5.50am today.24 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandNew 110km/h speed limits considered near WellingtonThe changes cannot yet be considered for Transmission Gully as the road is not finished.23 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandKaitaki sailings resume after large wave damaged ferry doorThe ferry finally departed Wellington for Picton last night.23 Aug 09:44 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to fatal Ōtaki crashThe crash happened about 8pm on Friday, August 18.23 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No clue': Cook Strait ferry cancellations are killing freight business, says directorTrucks sat idle this week after a large wave damaged a ferry door.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A disgrace': People spending nearly a year in emergency housingStays in such accommodation has increased significantly in the past five years.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReview into KiwiRail’s handling of train chaos scrutinised by ministersThousands of passengers in Wellington and Auckland were disrupted in the space of one week23 Aug 06:55 AM
New ZealandLast surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.23 Aug 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault chargesThe jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.22 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandInterislander advertises communications job with crisis management experienceDire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.22 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandTruck driver hospitalised after wrong way incident on Transmission GullyThe driver suffered a medical event behind the wheel.22 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelledPassengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.22 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandBar manager dragged by knife-wielding robbersTwo staff were closing the restaurant when the robbers arrived.21 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandBar owner warns agencies will 'kill Courtenay Place'Greig Wilson said social housing in the city was the real problem.21 Aug 10:10 PM
Crime'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”21 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandGreen Party apologises after EV gets stuck in parkThe effort to push the car off the sodden ground has ripped up grass and left track marks.21 Aug 03:00 AM
