Latest from Wellington

Kiwi lands Dyson award for compostable shoe design

22-year-old Rik Olthuis has always dreamed of designing athletic shoes.

Loan scheme opens for owners of quake-prone apartments

Scheme to help with earthquake strengthening costs opens after months-long delay.

Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south

A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.

One dead, three injured after serious crash near Nelson

The highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.

Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close

Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.

'Not good enough': Air NZ pilot invites female passenger to ride in cockpit

Woman reportedly had drinks at a hotel and the Koru Lounge before early evening flight.

Hit musical Jersey Boys is returning to New Zealand

The musical tells the story behind hit band The Four Seasons.

6 months since lockdown: Kiwis reflect on living with Covid

Six months ago today the country was placed into full lockdown in response to Covid-19.

'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend

Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.

Election 2020: The battle for Rongotai and the second tunnel

Rongotai is a Labour stronghold, but TOP's leader says Paul Eagle isn't up to scratch.

Election 2020: Why your vote in Wellington counts

Everyone has a position on a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but what about everything else?

$5000 reward for stolen briefcase full of 'heirlooms'

The briefcase was stolen from a Willis St property on Friday last week.

Covid-19 and pirates: The hurdles for a NZ business

'In lockdown, juggling all these balls, and then like wow, just add pirates to the mix.'

Surface flooding in Wellington region, a sunny level 2.5 weekend for Aucklanders

Showers and rain are on the cards for many around the country today.

Staff, students urged to get tested after 10yo tests positive; Robertson on GDP

Seven new cases of the virus were announced, bringing the number of active cases to 77.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake felt in Wellington

Some Wellingtonians were confused as to whether the shaking was a quake or just the wind.

Queens Counsel called in to undertake review of Weta Digital

It follows a string of complaints of bullying, harassment and toxic culture.

Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north

Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.