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
New Zealand‘Sick of the mudslinging’: Wellington City Council faces calls for Crown observerSome of the city's neighbours are worried the council is reflecting poorly on the region.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without powerThunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.12 Dec 07:41 AM
New ZealandTe Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger RailMembers of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.12 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandWild weather hits WellingtonWhat had been a clear, sunny day transformed quickly for Wellingtonians when their city was hit with rain and hail. Video / Katrina Bennett / Azaria Howell / Melz Thompson / Ashleigh Putt-fallows / Marty MelvilleWatch12 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandMan held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protestThe 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.11 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau’s sobriety journey and why 'it’s different this time'She's previously said her partying days are behind her but this time she's going further.11 Dec 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'I sympathise': Liquidator on 16 customers of failed double-glazerOne customer had paid $55,000 in advance and didn’t have the products.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa to ‘think about’ future display of Treaty of Waitangi after defacing, 12 arrestsMan abseiled from the roof of the museum and defaced the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandUnique blend of pharmacy and hobby shop proves popularTracey and Scott Bowman's store is split in two - it's a pharmacy and a hobby shop.11 Dec 01:44 AM
