New ZealandInterislander’s Kaitaki ferry returns to service tomorrowFerry issued mayday on Saturday, all passengers waited in lifejackets after loss of power.02 Feb 07:16 AM
PoliticsJames Shaw will not contest Wellington Central, councillor Tamatha Paul to run insteadJames Shaw will not contest the Wellington Central electorate.02 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandCrown appeals 501 deportee’s court winThe case centres on whether the man should have been classed as a returning prisoner.01 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFailed ferry inching closer to being back in service - but no timeline on whenAll four of the Kaitaki's engines failed amid a howling wind in Cook Strait.01 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandEd Sheeran kicks off jam-packed Wellington weekendAround 48,000 people are expected to flood into Sky Stadium for the concert.01 Feb 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Smelt clearly of marijuana': Man burns weed crop in fireplace as police surround his homePlumes of marijuana-smelling smoke allegedly billowed from the house.01 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuAustralian Prime Minister implements ‘fairer’ 501 deportation policyA new policy as set out by Australian PM Anthony Albanese is now in force.01 Feb 12:17 AM
New ZealandCafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceilingThe cafe caught fire just after 11am.01 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Six-storey housing in Wellington could be clawed backReport reveals experts are at odds with former mayor's proposed district plan.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeak in Interislander ferry’s cooling system caused engines to shut downA mayday was declared with 864 people on board.31 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandPolice call for witnesses to Okoia crashPolice are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.31 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandUnion wants ferry incident investigation to be a priorityThe ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.30 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandCommission opens inquiry into Interislander ferry Kaitaki maydayDo you have video or photos of the event? TAIC wants to hear from you.29 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandArchives New Zealand in danger of running out of spaceWellington is not taking any more physical records until the new Heke Rua Archive opens.28 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry arrives in Wellington after mayday callThe ferry was making its way towards Wellington when it lost power.28 Jan 09:34 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crashMotorists are being told to avoid the area.28 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandMan on stolen $3000 bike tackled to the ground by policeA 28-year-old man has been arrested.27 Jan 03:23 AM
New ZealandFour arrests after armed carjacking on Palmerston North highwayOne of the victims is being treated for head wounds.27 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandPolice working to identify body found near Kapiti IslandPolice say it will take 'some time' to confirm identity of body.27 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandControversial crossing on Wellington highway to open next weekThe crossing is on SH1, near Wellington Airport.26 Jan 10:41 PM
PoliticsGrant Robertson won't contest Wellington CentralThe Finance Minister will vacate his electorate and run on the list.26 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandPolice still sorting haul of stolen propertyPolice continue to work through the seized items to return to the rightful owners.26 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandInnocent motorists ‘shaken’ after highway carjackingOne of the victims is being treated for head wounds.26 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandDriver shortage hits Wellington’s rubbish and recyling collectionsContractor EnviroWaste is down 13 drivers due to resignations and sickness.26 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandWoman walking on street struck with BB gun pelletThe woman was walking on Fergusson Drive yesterday when she felt a sharp pain in her face.26 Jan 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow are you getting your kids back to school?Parents are bending over backwards to get their kids to and from school around work hours.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly shaken’: Wellington man beaten in carjacking'He came in through the back of the car and started bashing me.'26 Jan 04:14 AM
New ZealandPopular beach closes after shark spottedThe shark was first seen at about 12.50pm.26 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandDad's horror as son trapped under capsized boatThe man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.26 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 12 people, work to return 5000 stolen items after burglary ring bustedMore than 5000 items have been recovered.26 Jan 12:40 AM
KahuPM Hipkins to deliver special message to Harawira from ArdernFormer Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a special relationship with Titewhai Harawira.26 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Amazing experience': Ardern poses for selfie on post-resignation beach walkAfter handing over the reins, Jacinda Ardern headed to the beach for a quiet walk.25 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandWellington budgeting service ‘running out of options’ as cost of living crisis bitesRising costs are wiping out people's ability to save for emergencies.25 Jan 07:42 PM
WorldEuropean court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 includedMalaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.25 Jan 07:21 PM