New ZealandLet's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sitesThe construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission GullyWaka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing kayakerThe 23-year-old failed to return from a kayaking trip in Petone last night.21 Dec 09:19 AM
New ZealandWellington's Newtown festival cancelled, too hard to check vaccine passesThousands usually attend the festival along with stallholders, performers and crew.21 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandFound! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountainThe bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.20 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandImmunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'20 Dec 03:37 AM
TravelAlert: New Zealand's biggest airports lose bus linksIt is ludicrous that our two biggest cities air links are without public transport19 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead in SH1 Manakau crash involving truck and car, major delays into WellingtonEmergency services were alerted to the crash in Horowhenua District shortly before 6am.19 Dec 09:01 PM
New ZealandPuppy scams: Police warn of sales for dogs that don't existBuyers should always ask to see the puppy before exchanging money.17 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandPolice at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masksPolice spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.16 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandBad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired womenWomen are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse16 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong peopleAbout 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully interim agreement expires, builder now liable for $250,000 a dayPenalties in play following confirmation $1.25 billion road won't open before Christmas.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMain highway to Wellington now open after slip blocked traffic in both directionsA slip came down near Pukerua Bay on SH59, closing the road in both directions.16 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandNew fleet of electric buses to service Wellington airport routeThere's currently no dedicated public transport link between the airport and the city.16 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandLive: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face policeThe protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.15 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandPublic servants advised stay home or conceal identity over freedom protestSome government workers have been warned they could be targets of abuse from protesters.15 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan who sexually abused children for 38 years may never get out of prisonThe man pleaded guilty to 26 charges relating to child sex abuse.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandYou've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm body found in Waikanae is missing man Joe PryorThe 63-year-old was reported missing more than two weeks ago.14 Dec 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It felt like freedom': Aucklanders touch down in Wellington on first day of border reopeningThe first flight from Auckland to Wellington landed this morning.14 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandFlight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far. 14 Dec 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The reason behind latest Transmission Gully delayInspection reports reveal seal defect and water seeping through the road's surface.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 60 flights disrupted by technical issue at Wellington AirportJet flights are continuing but regional flights are experiencing delays.13 Dec 11:49 PM
AirlinesAuckland's border reopening: 7500 booked to fly outTop three destinations are Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.13 Dec 06:21 PM
New Zealand'Do as much as possible in advance: Wellington Airport warns of delays for Christmas travellersPassengers urged to make sure they're prepared before getting to airport this Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully was never going to open before Christmas, here's whyForget the summer holidays, will the $1.25 billion road even by open by Easter?13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully nightmare: Christmas opening not possibleThe builder has run out of time to complete safety and consent tasks before the holidays.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Banking and financeFMA revokes first firm's transitional financial advice provider licenceRegulated financial advisors for retail clients must hold, or operate with, a FAP licence.12 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandThunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in AucklandThe watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.12 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandVictoria students' association decision to auction unique art work 'sad'The work was painted specifically for the university in the '70s - now it's on the market.11 Dec 11:35 PM
