Wellington news

Why elite sport and boozing culture no longer mix – Brian Moore

OPINION: No sports nutritionist recommends that going on a bender is good for preparation.

'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity

Charlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.

Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.

How England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided

Players drank heavily in New Zealand and at Noosa as fitness standards slipped.

England cricket star Harry Brook clashed with nightclub bouncer in Wellington hours before game

Brook is on a final warning after a late-night altercation on NZ tour ahead of Ashes.

More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington

MetService says winds have eased and no severe weather is expected this week.

Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.

'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants

The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.