Latest from Wellington

Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis

Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.

Man who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ grounds

Gabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.

Why a Wellington law firm’s letter is stirring legal and ethical debate

The firm defends a letter warning gender care practices of legal risks.

Nick Voke eyes NZ Open glory after breakthrough win in Sydney

Daniel Hillier praised Voke, calling him a long-time inspiration.

‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki

More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.

Editorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tat

EDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.

Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m

Plus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.

Are you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpot

The winning numbers have been drawn.

Foot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feet

Matthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in Wellington

Part of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene.

Love Wordle? Try this NZ-made word game

Kiwis Arun and Amy Stephens were inspired by their love of puzzles to create Hang Five.

Why Auckland FC threaten to rival Blues, Warriors as records keep tumbling

Three of the Black Knights' nine home games were sellouts at Go Media Stadium.

‘Quite shocking’: Witness describes stopping car that ran over woman, police speaking to 82yo driver

The woman was left in a critical condition after she was struck by a car.

Boy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accident

Strangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.

German national remains in critical condition after Courtenay Place crash

Witnesses say pedestrian was carried 15m down the street until she was thrown off car.

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club

The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZB

The mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".

Property For Industry pushes profit up 36%

Optimistic outlook released for final half of the 2025 year, 'signs of recovery emerging'.