New ZealandWellington's Round the Bays cancelled for the first time in 22 yearsOmicron modelling had ruled out the possibility of postponement, organisers said.27 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search property in quiet Wellington suburb, Armed Offenders Squad attendPolice said the search was part of an ongoing investigation.26 Jan 11:24 PM
New ZealandWater meter charging error leaves Wellington council with $3m shortfall'A very unfortunate situation': The council is proposing to debt-fund the lost revenue.26 Jan 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative testsThe family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.26 Jan 08:16 PM
New ZealandFruitless search for new Wellington transport boss after 10 monthsWellington's $7 billion transport project is still without a permanent programme director.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Round the Bays won't go ahead as plannedThe iconic community event has been running for 45 years.26 Jan 02:07 AM
New ZealandGroup of teens caught stealing dozens of cars for joyridesExtra police patrols have been deployed in the evening and early hours of the morning.26 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTuberculosis vaccine effective at preventing serious Covid-19 illness, early finding showsThe findings can be incorporated into the design of future Covid vaccines and therapies.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandInto red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: HipkinsThe connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.23 Jan 07:21 PM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBorder bungles: Twenty-two months of hope, hardship and heartbreak of MIQIt's been called a "lottery of human misery". Twenty-two months on the MIQ front lines.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-vaccine protest causes disruption in central WellingtonA group of about 1000 people are marching near Civic Square.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandReports of injuries after car rolls on SH1 near Paekākāriki, WellingtonSouthbound lane blocked, motorists asked to avoid the area.21 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe probes vaccine pass complaints at Wellington cafeThe café closed last year and made staff redundant, but is now back open.21 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandRescue ropes needed after mobility scooter rolls down bankEmergency services were called to the scene on the Hutt River Trail this afternoon.21 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandInterisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings revealThe bearings and gears were catastrophically damaged and the gearbox casing was warped.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, storesThe new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.20 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandWellington Water apologises for 'unpleasant smells' caused by discharging wastewater into ocean near Days Bay BeachWater quality tests have been completed, but the results are not back yet.19 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandDouble blow: Grounded Kiwis' court hearing delayed on same day room release suspended High Court hearing moved to February; decision made the day MIQ room release postponed.19 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully: New year, but still no opening dateThe Transport Agency hopes to announce a new opening date next month.19 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Wellington's new sign looks like a $130,000 spelling mistakeOPINION: Giant new sculptural sign on the waterfront is cringeworthy and a waste of money.19 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streetsWellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBar owner, lawyer and airport chairman eyeing Wellington City CouncilWellington's upcoming local body election is attracting big names.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington wins $1million in global competition to tackle climate change with technology'It's critical we enable climate adaptation decisions in the next two to three years.'18 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandWellington man allegedly performed sex act in woman's home, court hearsProsecution says the man was caught on camera in the woman's house.17 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor considering a return to politicsNick Leggett says Wellington City Council needs a 'cultural cleanout'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid community cases remain low, as vaccines do their workSome new cases are of concern - including one in a large resthome, another an MIQ worker.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington rubbish truck driver shortage filled but collection delays expected to continueEven though additional drivers have been hired they still need to be trained.14 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandMan dies 12 days after Wainuiomata crash His death brings the holiday road toll up to 18. 13 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandDesigner handbag heist: 70 Yu Mei bags stolen, worth $50,000A thief broke into a Wellington studio and 'cleared out as much as they could in one go'.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington region first in the country to surpass 90 per cent Māori vaccination milestoneCCDHB confirmed the 90 per cent threshold was due to be reached this afternoon.13 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandAndroid earthquake alert system praised for accuracy after large quake strikes near Taranaki Alert arrived before 5.8 magnitude Taranaki quake struck at 11.49pm on Wednesday.13 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandSix new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interestThe cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.13 Jan 12:29 AM
