Latest from Wellington

Ports ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout

It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.

‘Unacceptable’: HelloFresh charged over misleading conduct in NZ

The issue involved reactivating subscriptions without clear consent.

‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner

'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.

Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine

“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."

Wellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resign

Reports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.

Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting

But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.

Water restored to Wellington suburb following ‘major water outage’

Wellington Water suspects a burst water pipe was the cause.

Bus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid area

Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am.

‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck

The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend.

Phoenix thumped as season goes from bad to worse

All the action as the Wellington Phoenix were dispatched by Western United.

Moana Pasifika power past Hurricanes to earn first win

All the action as Moana Pasifika stunned the Hurricanes in Albany.

Savea celebrates as Moana Pasifika blow away Canes

Ardie Savea came off early but Moana Pasifika earned a memorable win over his former side.

Protesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step in

Mayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.

'Racist:' Man tries to take case against Apple Sales claiming his iPad’s voice function has an accent

Taiming Zhang has tried to sue a hotel and a restaurant. Now he's tried to take on Apple.

The best Kiwi female athletes shining on global stage

Which stars shone the brightest in 2024 and who to keep an eye on in 2025.

Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’

The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.

Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going

She's been through the wringer, but the business titan isn't giving up without a fight.

‘Quite the jolt’ - 4.3 magnitude quake rattles Wellington

A moderate earthquake has jolted Wellington this morning.