Latest Wellington news
Fourth arrest made in murder, arson case of 82-year-old
The man will appear in Hutt Valley District Court with three others today.
Young Rover eyes American scholarship and becoming pro footballer
He joined the club at 6 and values it as his boyhood team.
Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
One ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'.
‘We all had a ball’: Close to 5000 people taste the best meatballs in Hastings
Around 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.
College secures regional debating title for third year
'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.
New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners
An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
What happened at the NZ First event? Judge's defence of alleged Northern Club incident
NZ First claims she shouted: 'He’s lying! How can you let him say that?'.
Health NZ refuses to release rent costs for sick baby unit that doesn’t exist
Negotiations are under way with another health provider to take on the lease.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’
Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.
Couch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrations
Many of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.
Person injured after fight with Wellington home intruder, residents told to check properties
Police are investigating whether two serious incidents in a Wellington suburb are linked.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
‘Needs a shake up’: Labour struggles to find candidate to take on Tory Whanau
The party has had to extend the nomination period.
‘Woke agenda’: NZ First bill challenges bank lending approach
Lawyers say the bill might raise borrowing costs by increasing risk.
Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling
When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.
Man who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’
The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.
Watch: Incredible pod of dolphins in Wellington Harbour
A huge pod of dolphins has been spotted in Wellington Harbour this weekend Video / Remy Thomassen / Carolyn Cal Scaddan
‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show
'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'
Buyer identified for Philip Polkinghorne’s mansion
Agent says he has identified someone "who is happy to take it on".
TV star Jeremy Corbett reluctantly selling his multi-million dollar Auckland home
"Events have overtaken us, so we've had to move plans forward.”
Car news and advice
Audi will keep ICE and PHEVs alive beyond 2032
The company has scrapped its plans to phase out ICE by 2032 in response to global demand.
Mazda’s new EV plan still leaves room for combustion cars
The plan embraces electrification without entirely ditching ICE just yet.
BYD Super e-Platform: EV charge rate of 120km per minute pretty much matches petrol fills
BYD says it has eliminated anixety about charge times with its new technology.
More Wellington news
Homegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfront
The Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.
Love at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery'
'As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'