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
New ZealandElderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriageThe man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.10 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCouncil says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factoryIts chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.10 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Completely inadequate’ - Letter to Government over Cook Strait safety fearsWellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.09 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandGuns and stolen property found during Porirua police raidNo one has been charged in the wake of the raid.09 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandMulti-vehicle crash causes significant delays on Wellington motorwayPolice say there was a multi-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 7am.09 Mar 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: What’s gone wrong with our ferries?A mayday call has put a spotlight on the ships but they've been struggling for 18 months.09 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandUK report: Kiwi ferry heading overseas for English Channel roleThe Straitsman will service the English Channel rather than the Cook Strait.09 Mar 12:18 AM
TravelHotel Review: A stay at the artsy Naumi WellingtonStep inside the recently opened Naumi Hotel on Cuba Street.08 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested in connection with Lower Hutt shootingThe 24-year-old will appear in court today.08 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandFatal school bus crash: Children praised for composure after driver killedThe driver of the bus was killed in yesterday's crash.07 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandWork delayed on Wellington’s $7.4b transport plan for Fifa Women’s World CupWellington is hosting nine games over July and August.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFourteen exemption applications made to new water regulatorOne is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.07 Mar 06:06 AM
