Latest from Wellington

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki

Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for sale

The popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.

'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway

Police say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.

Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts

Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.

Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry

Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.

Reserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna Gai

The Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.

Live: Luxon speaks before departing for China

The Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.

Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown

OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.

1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success

Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.

Suspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centre

After 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.

'You've been a naughty girl': Bird rehab founder keeps security licence, despite convictions

Craig Shepherd assaulted three women, two of whom were his employees.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning

A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community

Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.

All Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team

A former All Blacks lock will work on improving the lineout.

'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south

The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report

Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid

The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20

Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.