New ZealandMotorcyclists trapped in bush north of Wellington rescued by policePolice praised the men’s actions after they realised they were in trouble.18 Mar 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Very annoying': Travellers still dealing with ferry cancellationsFrustrated people trying to cross Cook Strait still dealing with cancellations, delays.17 Mar 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Labour's electorate battle - the potential for embarrassmentThe last selection battle was humiliating for Jacinda Ardern.17 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandThe return of Homegrown: Crowds of thousands to flock into Wellington for festivalThere are just a couple of hundred tickets left.17 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandInterislander’s Kaitaki ferry cancellations extended, passengers told no standbys availableThe Kaitaki ferry's woes continue, with the gearbox problems taking longer to fix.16 Mar 06:53 PM
New ZealandTreatment injury? ACC appeals against compensation award to teen born with spina bifidaShe claimed a missed diagnosis at her mother's 20-week scan was a treatment injury.16 Mar 03:14 AM
New Zealand‘Like a freight train’: Homeowners hit with $300,000 bill after slipsThe couple is likely in negative equity after two slips fell on their property last year.16 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandThe polar blast set to send temperatures plummetingAutumn temperatures are about to get very cold in parts of the country.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandHutt City Council was aware of leaks in road as early as Christmas, will investigate whether it failed to actResidents say they warned the council months ago.15 Mar 08:49 PM
New ZealandStokes Valley family at odds with council over landslide responseStokes Valley couple says it took too long to lift a building notice from their home.15 Mar 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: Worst month of ferry cancellations in past year revealedNational says the reliability of the Interislander service is a national embarrassment.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Degree of chaos’: Minister says KiwiRail needs to do better on ferry reliabilityTransport Minister Michael Wood has warned of ongoing reliability problems.15 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandTeacher strike: All you need to knowMotorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.14 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain and high winds on the wayBatten down the hatches if you're in the South Island.14 Mar 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Too many funerals': Govt launches plan to improve port safetyTwo workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year.14 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand165 properties without safe water after Wellington slipThe slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.14 Mar 06:42 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: I’m sick of people saying Wellington is dyingIt’s a stale line - uttered a decade ago - that prompts a wave of pointless nostalgia.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse imagesThe man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.14 Mar 06:57 AM
New ZealandAccess cut off to 20 homes after large slipAbout 165 households in the area are without water.14 Mar 05:24 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire outside Wellington’s National Library being investigated by policeThe fire broke out last night.13 Mar 06:46 PM
New ZealandPolice looking for driver after single-vehicle crash in Te Aro, WellingtonThe vehicle was found crashed into a bank on the street.13 Mar 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘I hope you have the life you deserve’: Wellington tradesman made to pay almost $60,000 to victims of scam plumbingVictims said they suffered significantly as a result of Manu Anae's work.13 Mar 02:59 AM
New ZealandThere will be 30,000 fewer school-aged children in 2032, ministry predictsSchools in Wellington and Auckland will suffer the biggest losses of student population.12 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died while diving in PoriruaThe man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.12 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandOne dead after three-vehicle crashPolice were notified of the crash about 9pm.12 Mar 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Coming to get us': Bar owners accuse police of intimidating patrons and staff'They treat us like they're coming to get us and shut us down.'12 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandFire crews bring large blaze under control in PoriruaA large fire near a railway station in Porirua sparked a big call-out overnight.12 Mar 05:31 PM
New ZealandWeather: Cold front to be followed by two cracker days midweekThe South Island is copping heavy rain and strong winds today.11 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandRent hikes force smaller shops out of Cuba StA series of independent retailers are shutting up shop in Wellington.10 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsDire Strait: Who runs the ferries and how much do they cost?Controversy is nothing new for the state-owned Cook Strait ferries.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly child sex offender seeks name suppression to save his marriageThe man's wife swore an affidavit saying she would leave him if his name was published.10 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCouncil says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factoryIts chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.10 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Completely inadequate’ - Letter to Government over Cook Strait safety fearsWellington and Marlborough council leaders have penned a sharp letter to Michael Wood.09 Mar 11:44 PM
New ZealandGuns and stolen property found during Porirua police raidNo one has been charged in the wake of the raid.09 Mar 11:06 PM
