New Zealand|UpdatedBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimmingLawa now rates much of Wellington's south coast and inner harbour as unsafe.27 Feb 02:25 AM
WellingtonTeaching gaps: Colleges predicted to be 710 teachers short this yearPrimary teacher numbers, meanwhile, are expected to stabilise over the next few years.26 Feb 11:37 PM
WellingtonRescue operation for man missing in Manawatū River scaled back, patrols continueSearches were conducted on the river, Foxton estuary and in surrounding areas.26 Feb 11:11 PM
PremiumTourismWorker left with broken front teeth as customer abuse soars in hospitality26 Feb 05:50 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria University26 Feb 03:23 AM
WellingtonElectricity workers claim lengthy Wellington storm outages could have been fixed fasterWorker blames understaffing as some people were left without power for five days.26 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunchNicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle. 26 Feb 12:50 AM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
PropertyProfit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitionsPrecinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.25 Feb 08:55 PM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersbyWellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay short film aims to make region a film powerhouseThe team seeks $18,000 in crowd funding and plans to shoot at Ocean Beach and Waimārama.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery rolling north – slowly Infometrics says the economic boom in the southern regions is finally starting to spread. 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chillSouth Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's nameFriends and teammates, including Anton Lienert-Brown, shared warm wishes.25 Feb 08:37 AM
EntertainmentAward-winning Jesus Christ Superstar production heads to New ZealandThis Olivier Award-winning revival reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical.25 Feb 07:02 AM
Wellington PhoenixFans donate $135k in a day so Phoenix star can have knee surgeryPlayer will travel to Doha for surgery at Aspetar hospital, where she was treated in 2021.25 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandWhy the Reserve Bank wants to reverse the rush towards a cashless societyThe Reserve Bank says better cash access would add $2.83b in benefits a year.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRegional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operatorsCarriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.25 Feb 03:59 AM
NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
Wellington'Mudslide of hell': Human faeces found in central Wellington liftThe faeces were found mere metres away from the city's new $2.3 million toilet block.25 Feb 03:00 AM
Crime‘Moral weapon’: Health worker snoops through ex and his new girlfriend’s medical recordsJudge says the woman wanted ammunition in a hostile dispute with her ex-partner. 25 Feb 02:26 AM
WellingtonThief steals wood meant to cover storm damage costs for small rural school Ōpiki School is a rural primary school of 113 students near Manawatū.25 Feb 01:00 AM
WellingtonWatch: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little swims at Lyall BayThe mayor took a swim to prove it was safe to go back in the water after a catastrophic sewage spill. Video / Janhavi GosaviWatch24 Feb 11:59 PM
WellingtonMan disappears in Manawatū River, search and rescue underway Officers tried to call to the man to come back to land. 24 Feb 11:38 PM
WellingtonWatch: Wellington mayor swims at Lyall bay to prove beaches are safe after sewage spillRaw sewage is still flowing, but the mayor says swimmers can return to the beaches.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Andrew Little update on Wellington sewage spillWellington Mayor Andrew Little gives an update on the Wellington sewage spill. Video / RNZWatch24 Feb 10:11 PM
WellingtonPolice looking for burglar find litter of kittensOne of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.24 Feb 10:05 PM
