New ZealandAwkward: Vote recount overshadows council inaugurationTradition is for the outgoing mayor to place the mayoral chains on the incoming mayor.29 Oct 05:02 AM
CrimeFleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handlerChase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.29 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandDecision on Shelly Bay resource consent imminentIndependent commissioners have made a decision- lawyers now looking over it.28 Oct 11:28 PM
BusinessWellington council should 'rein in' airport expansionThe number of people passing through the airport is expected to double within 20 years.28 Oct 11:24 PM
New Zealand$206,000 jewellery thefts - teen chargedPolice allege teenager targeted stores in Christchurch and Wellington.28 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudents outraged over hall withholding bond money"It is unfair... there are no alternatives to staying in the halls."28 Oct 04:08 PM
New ZealandPraise for Police and Prostitutes' Collective partnershipA resource has helped to strengthen the relationship between police and sex workers.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlow crawl home for returning holidaymakersA break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend28 Oct 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Police emergency': Wellington Railway Station re-opensPolice are at the scene.27 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandBoy racer bashing: Man attacked with crowbar, gang link suspectedMan attacked with weapon believed to be crowbar at boy racer event in Wellington27 Oct 07:42 PM
KahuBeyond White Guilt: 'What would Cook say now?'If Captain Cook were here today, would he have second thoughts?26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandHot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekendSome areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayor Justin Lester wants a recountLester has formally applied for a recount over the 62-vote margin.25 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandTiny native bird nesting at new homeNew Zealand's smallest native bird could soon be flourishing in the capital.24 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandBowen House seismic status: Where are the numbers?The building is not earthquake prone but tenants still don't know its exact NBS rating.24 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSarah Free set to take on role as Wellington's deputy mayorAndy Foster has turned to the left putting the Green Party-ticket councillor in the role.24 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandTrade Me reveals top Halloween searchesTop searches this year include superheroes, the Joker, and 80s costumes.23 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTick-tock: Wellington's new mayor under pressureThe mobilisation of the left, picking the right deputy mayor, and pressure for progress.23 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for ANZ worker who stole $190,000 from bankThe man's offending spanned five years and 103 transactions.22 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandLast-ditch effort to save Sir Peter Jackson's Great War ExhibitionDocuments reveal the city council offered up one of its buildings as an alternative.22 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeStolen dog found by police at Northland property"It's like taking a family member."22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington election vote recount to cost $100,000WCC has $50K insurance cover for a recount but ratepayers will have to foot the rest.21 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandTeacher struck off for smacking 4yo but keeps identity secretTeacher forced 2-year-old to eat a forkload of food.20 Oct 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Nice weekend, nasty weekSpring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.18 Oct 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Big booty pear' listed on Trade MeMoney from the auction will go to a charity dealing with endometriosis.18 Oct 02:03 AM
MotorsportMotorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki SeriesRiders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit18 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandNew mayor scrapes in by narrow marginThe final vote count is in for Wellington's mayoral race, and it's a tight one.17 Oct 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' killing worst cop has seenThe lead investigator says this is the worst case he's dealt with in his 30-year career.17 Oct 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' man sentenced to life for killing woman to sexually attack daughterThe gruesome attack left the 12-year-old victim in need of skull reconstruction surgery.17 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe life and lonely death of the pilot rejected for being gaySquadron Leader Peter Rule was an exemplary officer - then his secret was discovered.17 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTime to play politics over Wellington's new deputy mayorCOMMENT: Andy Foster should look to the left to have a chance of building consensus.16 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandJustin Lester: The capybara tamerA job as an extra in the Lord of the Rings was crossed off the list16 Oct 08:58 PM
