Latest from Wellington

Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project

The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.

Auckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced today

The thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.

Phoenix coach departs after second failed A-League women's season

It will be the end of an almost 10-year stint with the club for Paul Temple.

'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms

Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.

Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure

OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.

Why Eden Park remains unlikely venue should Auckland FC host A-League grand final

Auckland FC remain favourites for the Premiers Plate with three rounds to play.

'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’

The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.

RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return

Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world.

'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport

The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.

Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions

Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.

'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructure

Departures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape

'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin

Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.

Mark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and Amber

The 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.

Why Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hired

Ex-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.

'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail

Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.

16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold

One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Armed police descend on Johnsonville

Officers are armed as a 'precaution' after a reported firearms sighting.