New ZealandCook Strait ferry woes deepen as new Bluebridge ferry has engine problemsThe engine problem is the latest in a string of incidents plaguing Cook Strait ferries.20 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched deskAni O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.18 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.16 Feb 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boysHe was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.15 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandInterislander warns of backlog and heavy bookings until MarchThere is little space available for disrupted passengers.15 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandSerious assualt in Featherston, victim’s car found burnt outPolice said a member of the public found an injured man on their driveway early today.14 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandWairarapa coastal communities cut off by slips and floodingMilitary trucks could be brought in to get food and water to those who are isolated.14 Feb 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Our embarrassing Interislander ferries are now frighteningThe Kaitaki narrowly avoided disaster after declaring a mayday with 864 on board.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrees down in Wellington, 146 km/h wind gust recordedStrong winds, heavy rain, and large swells are forecast for the region.14 Feb 01:33 AM
Banking and financeHouse sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummetOnly 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unusual' electrical fault caused Aratere ferry to briefly lose powerIt comes after the Kaitaki ferry issued a mayday with 864 people on board.13 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandMetlink officials admit fault after January bus chaosPeople were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 'People trapped' - firefighter missing, evacuations as two houses collapse at Auckland beach; cyclone's fury across North Is - heavy rain, floods, slipsA street in west Auckland's Muriwai was evacuated after midnight after a slip.13 Feb 03:49 PM
New ZealandScare on Interislander ferry, breaks down in Cook Strait with wild weather approachingThe Aratere is reported to be running again after a short period without power.13 Feb 06:01 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelledThe Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.13 Feb 04:51 AM
New ZealandEmployee sacked while on ACC wins $58k for unfair dismissalTovio Ugone was blamed for taking time off work to recover from a workplace injury.13 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandOfficials say worse to come: monster waves flood properties in Coromandel; Whangārei evacuation plea; boat in distressEmergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty will lead the briefing from the Beehive.12 Feb 11:46 PM
RoyalsHall of Memories to reopen for Princess Anne visitThe hall has been shut for the last three years due to earthquake risks.12 Feb 10:08 PM
KahuVictoria University appoints two new Māori professorsFor the first time, two Māori professors have been appointed at the same time.11 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beachOliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.11 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Logging's lamentable legacyOPINION: Issue of forestry slash must be addressed by all parties as flooding events rise.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents warned of violent youth fight planned in Hutt ValleyParents have been told scrap likely a copycat event from Hamilton’s 'battle of the hoods'.10 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘It would kill you outright’: Council urgently probes faulty street lampsA council spokesperson said Wellingtonians should watch out for "drooping".10 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandMan called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutesAmit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.10 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
VideoMetService Wellington weather: February 10thMetService Wellington weather: February 10thWatch09 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand‘Stressed market’: Developer applies to postpone $320k in contributionsCost overruns blamed for request for delay.09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster fronts council committee after ferry maydayConcerns have been raised about the ability of tug boats to assist the Kaitaki ferry.09 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandLowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman saysHe claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.08 Feb 11:08 PM
Kahu'Stuff nightmares are made of': Cops struggle with rangatahi in viral video"This is a really traumatic experience for everybody who was involved."08 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandPolice car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crashThe crash occurred at 7.15am today.08 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandOur largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.08 Feb 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington Central race: Who is the councillor James Shaw stood aside for?The 25-year-old wāhine Māori has long seen Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick as an inspiration.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLambton Quay currency exchange robbed at gunpoint, man arrestedArmed police seen outside currency firm.08 Feb 06:00 AM
