Latest Wellington news
'Good down here': Neighbours shocked after human remains found in front yard
Police have launched an investigation after the shock discovery on Sunday.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Daughter denies violently killing elderly mum, staging scene to look like a fall
The Crown says the former school teacher was facing financial difficulties at the time.
Wellington commuters face delays after motorway crash
The crash was blocking a lane where two main motorways meet heading into the capital.
'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for change
The new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were sold
The locations have been revealed.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling
Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.
37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were sold
The locations have been revealed.
Crowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches
'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'
'Deeply concerning': Man pulls knife on woman on Wellington street, police appeal for help
The victim was uninjured and ran for help to a nearby house to phone police.
Are you paying too much for parking?
Research shows parking costs in urban areas differ greatly across the country.
New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up
As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'I don't believe it': Sleeping store owner woken by late-night call on $15m Lotto win
Find out where the winning tickets were sold and last night's numbers.
Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail
The woman was shaken by the incident.
Exclusive: Claims NZR tried to discourage Ardie Savea joining Moana Pasifika
Investigation reveals financial hurdles and resistance the star overcame to lead Moana.
New claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruits
Thirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.
Noel’s house-hunting party: Agents in tiny Tasman town expect deluge of calls from UK
TV star’s new Kiwi show likely to give Ngātīmoti prices a bump.
Hamilton's new RVs: The likely winners and losers
What the new valuations mean for buyers and sellers in the city.
Car news and advice
Ultimate hybrid guide 2025: every petrol-electric car and SUV in New Zealand
This year is all about hybrids and we're all over it! Check out our buying guide.
Skoda Superb ute: students transform wagon into cycling support vehicle
Superb features lots of sliding stuff, including the tray and a side door.
‘Days of Thunder 2’ confirmed with Tom Cruise back in the driver’s seat
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that the sequel is currently in development.
More Wellington news
Peter Jackson seeks consent to create museum in Shelly Bay
Billionaire filmmaker plans to 'enhance the amenity' of the long-contested seaside land.
Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.