New ZealandWeather chaos: Up to 1000 people stranded on West CoastRoad to glacier is not expected to reopen until Friday.08 Dec 04:53 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in 'scary incident' at school athletics eventThe freak incident occurred in the grandstand of a high school athletics event in Newtown.06 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandLower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.06 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandWellington street closure raises concerns among businesses and residentsResidents on major Wellington route are worried about a six-month road closure.06 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandMan lay dead for a month in council flat before being discoveredStephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.06 Dec 01:51 AM
New ZealandLucky escape for Wellington ute driverDespite falling four metres, there was little damage to the vehicle or house.06 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandArmed police at Wellington park after reports of assaultArmed police were at Wellington park after reports of woman being assaulted.05 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandJailed for fraud: Sir Peter Jackson's 'greatest betrayal' by ex employeeEugene DeMarco used Sir Peter's planes to pay off debt he owed to the film mogul.04 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wellington man throws e-scooter on to traffic islandSome label man a "good citizen" for throwing scooter in Wellington CBD.04 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandWellington taxi drivers accused of 'mafia-like' tacticsReports of drivers circling parking wardens, a 'look out' operation and hogging car parks.04 Dec 03:54 AM
BusinessKiwi maker of Scarlett Johansson's fave chocolate cake put in receivershipCompany has loyal following but faced cost and time overruns as it attempted to expand.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it outAfter a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.03 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the countryAround 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.03 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who escaped on a toilet break still on the runUditha Punchihewa, 31, has been on the run since mid October.02 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandTravel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hitsHeavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.02 Dec 07:29 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cancels Tuesday services to WellingtonSevere weather forecast for capital city has led to cancellations of some morning flights.02 Dec 08:05 AM
New ZealandWild weather on way: Air NZ cancels morning flights to WellingtonAir NZ has cancelled some morning flights to Wellington because of the wild weather.02 Dec 07:38 AM
MotorsportRacing our way to Boxing DayAction will ramp up in Taupo, Manfeild and Whanganui.02 Dec 01:29 AM
New ZealandSummer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZTemperatures set to soar on Wednesday.01 Dec 04:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worldsFeminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".30 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandHow much is too much? Councillors and their second jobsWe survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFloundering in the e-scooter and e-bike waveTime to play catch-up: Micromobility the 'genie that's not going back in the bottle'.28 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandBodies-under-the-bridge murderer appealsThe bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.27 Nov 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumMotorsportHill climb records tumbleDamian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment urged to rethink Wellington congestion chargeWellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.27 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBody found in Porirua HarbourPolice are investigating the circumstances of the death.26 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandCapital's transport plan 'no done deal'Wellington's Mayor slams transport plan ahead of meeting with Transport Minister.25 Nov 11:47 PM
TravelPenguins feared at risk after cruise fuel spill in WellingtonLocals have been asked to look out for oiled penguins affected by the slick.25 Nov 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Beast of Blenheim' has appeal thrown out over latest convictionsStewart Murray Wilson was found guilty of three more sexual crimes from the 1970s and 80s.25 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.25 Nov 07:04 PM
New ZealandBullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City CouncilWellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaintComplaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.25 Nov 06:50 AM
New ZealandEmail leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash againStern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.22 Nov 07:16 PM