New ZealandWellington Water made to report fluoride performance after 'unacceptable' failureCouncillor says monitoring needs to be about more than bacteria that makes people sick.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner back in court on fraud chargesPhillip John Smith is accused of using documents to obtain a pecuniary advantage.07 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice callout response times soarThe average response time for police to attend jobs has more than doubled in five years.06 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandBiggest month on record for Wellington Free Ambulance, as health services look towards busy winterWhile the Omicron wave subsides, health services are concerned for a busy winter.06 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandThe 27yo Kiwi who's expanded his cafe businesses during CovidTait Burge wants to open three cafes by the time he's 30 - and Covid isn't stopping him.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal wrong-way crash prompts permanent closureThe crash killed two people and badly injured two more.05 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMore apartment owners will be eligible for earthquake-prone loan schemeThe changes come after no one had applied for a single cent of the $23 million fund.05 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandWellington concert promoter quits after 30 years following Govt decision to stay in redOperating for 30 years, Capital C: Concerts brought some of Wellington's biggest shows.05 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandParliament protests: Why health officials wouldn't test portaloos for CovidHealth authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater co calls in divers to assess damage to fluoride facilitiesIndependent inquiry under way after fluoride was turned off without residents knowing.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTerms of reference set for inquiry into Wellington Water's fluoride failureFluoride turned off for Wellington's water last year without residents being informed.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandSenior Infratil executive to take over at Wellington AirportThe timing is viewed as an opportunity for a smooth succession with borders reopening.04 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully builder on the hook for $26m worth of finesThere's a price to pay for the new motorway opening months late.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe hidden history of NZ's Silent ArmyThe stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.02 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaFale Malae to be located on Wellington waterfrontThe fale will be a civic space for international dialogue and a place of belonging.02 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandThree protests planned for Wellington, police to have strong presencePolice say they are ready to act as three different protests are planned for the capital.01 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so farYesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.01 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all aboutNational has quietly changed the goalposts of the "cost-of-living crisis".01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolicing of anti-mandate protest cost more than $430k, excluding wagesHundreds of police officers were sent to Wellington as part of "Operation Convoy".01 Apr 05:31 AM
New ZealandProtesters turn up to Wellington War Memorial, ignore RSA pleas to stay awayProtesters say they won't stop until the health response is "obliterated".01 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandMost commuters switched to Transmission Gully when it openedThere's a noticeable reduction in congestion after the first day of the road's operation.01 Apr 01:29 AM
New ZealandSH2 in Lower Hutt clear after three-vehicle crashEmergency services responded to the incident this afternoon.01 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandWhy Transmission Gully finally opening isn't the end of the roadThe road isn't actually finished and the there's a claim from the builder for more money.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deathsResearchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEye in the sky: Helicopter footage shows first cars to drive across completed Transmission GullyHelicopter footage shows Transmission Gully on the morning it opened to traffic.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorwayThe road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.31 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCaught green-handed: Cannabis seedlings found in Parliament rose gardens"We are weeding out the weed," says Speaker Trevor Mallard.31 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 flights cancelled this week due to fog in WellingtonIssues began on Tuesday afternoon.31 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandParliament security increased before possible second protest in WellingtonProtesters not allowed on Parliament grounds while repairs from earlier action under way.30 Mar 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Declared insolvent 3 times': Protest donations go to account of man with debt'An exceptionally bad tenant' - landlord30 Mar 07:13 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Labour is abusing its absolute powerOPINION: What's happening to democracy, let alone the promised transparency of this Govt?30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBonus Lotto ticket grants Wellington woman surprise $1m win"I stood there staring at my phone thinking, 'surely that's a winner?'"29 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand'It needs to be increased': Winter Energy Payment not enough to keep Wellington homes warm through winterIt costs $58 a month to heat a child's bedroom – the payment is just $127.28.29 Mar 10:27 PM
