New ZealandWhanganui assault victim in stable conditionThe victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.04 Dec 12:24 AM
KahuWhen the Wellington chapter of the Black Power became the supplementary roadies for the PoguesOPINION: Pogues singer Shane MacGowan's Black Power encore in Wellington.03 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau scandal: Should she stay or should she go?The mayor of Wellington has admitted to a drinking problem after a second public misstep.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaula BennettPaula Bennett: My 'wild side' and the time Paddy Gower saved me from going viralIf someone in a high-powered role is struggling with addiction, they should get help.02 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandPetone gets its post office back, but in a new spotPlacing the service at the Petone Neighbourhood Hub would ensure it was well-used.01 Dec 08:41 PM
Crime'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.01 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandParty mayor to drinking problem: Tory Whanau’s six-month spiralLeader was embracing her love of a night out a few months ago, now she's seeking help.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime501 deportee viciously attacked juggling 'icon' who died in Loafers Lodge fireMan sentenced over 17-minute beating of Michael ‘Mike the Juggler’ Wahrlich.01 Dec 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomySkin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbersOwners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.01 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandWellington's ‘bustastrophe’ nearing an end as more services plannedMore than 100 new bus drivers have been hired and passenger numbers have bounced back.30 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandChristmas parade cancelled after Auckland BurgerFuel car incidentOrganiser says the parade is "really sensitive to health and safety issues".30 Nov 09:28 PM
EntertainmentRemembering Shane MacGowan: How The Pogues turned on singer after NZ gigThe fallen Irish music legend had wild times on and off the stage in NZ.30 Nov 08:25 PM
EntertainmentWhen Hollywood came to town: Sir Richard Taylor on special LOTR anniversaryThe Wētā Workshop co-founder recalls being euphoric on Wellington's red carpet.30 Nov 06:51 PM
New ZealandSir Richard Taylor and how Lord of the Rings changed WellingtonWētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor speaks about Lord of the Rings 20 years on from the final instalment of the trilogy. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 Nov 04:00 PM
Super RugbyGood Evans: Retired lock final piece of new-look Hurricanes staffTwo-test All Black latest addition to complete the revamped side's coaching team.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor calls for Tory Whanau to resign after second drinking incidentAnother councillor wants a formal meeting to be held over the situation.30 Nov 02:59 AM
Wellington PhoenixTell us it's Knott over: Blow for Phoenix women as star takes hiatus'The decision to leave the team has been the toughest one I've ever had to make.'30 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandKayak owner found safe and well after craft discovered off Raumati sparks searchThe kayak was found anchored and upturned off the coast this morning.30 Nov 01:53 AM
New ZealandFoxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's deathDean Kahukiwa died in September.30 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo welcomes baby giraffeA baby giraffe has been born at Wellington Zoo for the first time since 2004.30 Nov 12:39 AM
CrimeMan drove stolen digger through town to steal ATM, caused $170k in damagesHe stole the excavator from his father's building site before ploughing it into the BP.29 Nov 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problemWhanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.29 Nov 09:50 PM
NPCBig stadium blow as NPC team set to move to smaller groundThe Wellington Lions are poised to exit Wellington’s main sporting venue.29 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How much has been spent on Wellington's doomed transport planThe Government has promised to withdraw from the plan within its first 100 days.29 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor admits alcohol problem: 'I am a flawed person'It comes after another public incident of drunken behaviour.29 Nov 05:50 AM
CrimeRestaurant worker paid tens of thousands towards her own pay packetShe told the ERA she also had to pay a $10,000 'deposit' to hold her job while on holiday.29 Nov 05:14 AM
New ZealandCrown says evidence against double murderer stronger now than 1990Crown says evidence now found to have been lies was only a "slender strand" of its case.29 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandCouncil warns of man impersonating building inspectorResidents say a man has been knocking on their doors wanting to take photos.29 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandMega-landlord says 'dramatic' uptick in housing market under new GovtMatt Ryan, who owns more than 100 properties, said more houses are selling at auction.28 Nov 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immatureWhen told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.28 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after serious crash in MartinboroughThe crash involved two vehicles, and the injured person was airlifted to hospital.28 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandAerial cable cars: Is this the fast, affordable transport solution Auckland is waiting for?Company behind some of our ski lifts wants to help keep people moving in main centres.28 Nov 06:30 PM
TravelChoppy start to New Zealand cruise season as sailings interruptedHigh winds, biofoul and injury have turned large cruise ships away.28 Nov 06:15 PM
New Zealand'What the f... were you doing?': Judge aghast at thieving kindy cleanerKareem Tourangi had been making good progress in trying to get his life back on track.28 Nov 05:21 AM
