New ZealandStrong Wellington kayaker drowned after paddling in storm-force winds: CoronerA beloved family member and sportsman likely took too great a risk on a kayak trip.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandLoud cheering by supporters when IT worker pleads not guilty to Covid-19 data breachBarry Young was greeted with applause by his crowd of supporters, including Liz Gunn.18 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandSexual violation in rideshare leads to chargeIt is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.18 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandWitnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston NorthThe teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.18 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandThe best and worst times to travel this holiday seasonThousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.17 Dec 08:27 PM
New Zealand'Double standards': Taxpayers fund Luxon's Māori classesPrime Minister Chris Luxon has fallen foul of his own advice to the public service.17 Dec 07:54 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges more repeals as Parliament enters final week, mini-Budget to be unveiledNicola Willis is promising to lift the lid on Labour's so-called 'fiscal cliffs'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shotPolice are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.17 Dec 03:24 AM
KahuFerry project cancellation a ‘heavy blow’, says Waitohi Picton iwiThe iReX project would have seen major developments at the ports of Picton and Wellington.16 Dec 11:16 PM
PoliticsGovt and councils agree to kill $7.4b Wellington transport planThe Government and Wellington councils have put LGWM out of its misery.16 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shootingPolice are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.16 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandLow cloud grounds flights at Wellington AirportThere will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.15 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandHomeless gang member used spade in attempt to 'roll' weed dealersQuentin Phillips punched the man who drove him to the property then forced him to join in.15 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail boss suggests mega-ferry deal could be salvagedChief executive Peter Reidy has suggested the mega ferries could still be in the picture.15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I never expected it' - dance novice learns salsa ahead of epic wedding proposalRichard Heaps spent three months on a salsa crash course to ask his partner to marry him.15 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandParliament protest: IPCA says cop kneeled on woman's neck, police report disagreesAn IPCA investigation found the officer kneeled on an offender's neck - police disagreed.15 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axedJob losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.14 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandMoney laundering warning for real estate firmMills Gibbon and Co failed to report suspicious activity at several properties.14 Dec 09:42 PM
EmploymentEmployers spoilt for choice in tight job marketJob ads fell in two major cities but some regions still have traces of the great job boom.14 Dec 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega-ferry wreck: Has Govt lost confidence in KiwiRail’s board?The project to replace Interislander’s existing fleet has met a dramatic end.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive years of budget blowouts: How KiwiRail’s mega-ferry vision unravelledHow the now-scrapped ferry project went from costing $775m to $3b.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losersLocal Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in courtA man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.14 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandWellington Hospital risks losing right to train junior radiologistsThe hospital has just months to fix the problems or will lose its right to train juniors.13 Dec 11:10 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand Fringe Festival returns with huge lineupThe iconic festival is back for its 34th year, with more than 800 artists and 160 events.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornadoThe school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked': Safety concerns after Cook Strait mega-ferries project cannedFerry unions lash out at Government decision and call for Nicola Willis to resign.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt declines Cook Strait mega-ferry funding, mayor says community ‘shocked’The cost of the project has doubled to almost $3 billion.13 Dec 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Screaming for help': Woman trapped under fence in freak stormFire and Emergency New Zealand received 64 calls for help during the height of the storm.13 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandTe Papa protest: It’s a mistake to ignore ‘painful’ parts of history, museums boss saysA group called Te Waka Hourua spray painted over a panel of a version of the English text.13 Dec 01:54 AM
All BlacksDominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his bootsBird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.12 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand51 calls for help as Wellington hit by freak stormBuckets of rain, large hail, surface flooding and a tornado battered Wellington yesterday.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Like the Wizard of Oz': Teacher flung against tree, kids shelter in shipping containerA big clean-up is expected in Lower Hutt today after a massive storm yesterday.12 Dec 06:52 PM
