New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot remains unstruck, rolls over to $10 millionWednesday's First Division draw made one lucky MyLotto player a millionaire. 05 Feb 07:24 AM
New ZealandCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raidThe 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.05 Feb 03:22 AM
PoliticsParliament naughtiest in recent historyThe current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.05 Feb 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumGDP‘We can’t leave tax off the table’ – Willis talks up business-friendly tax tweaksCorporate tax rate cut and relief for investors in foreign firms up for consideration.05 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm one dead in Upper Hutt crashThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. 04 Feb 09:02 PM
New Zealand'We are just hoping': Missing jetskier had made multiple trips across Cook StraitSearch under way for man who is a retired grandfather and long-time boating club member.04 Feb 08:05 AM
New ZealandFunding push: Wellington Water eyes budget boost in key council talksCouncillors met at 1.30pm for a QV report on capital home values.04 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandWellington city property valuations plummet 24%, no suburb unscathedThe average house value is now sitting at $1.08 million. 04 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandMissing man’s jetski found in Cook StraitThe jetskier aimed to reach Plimmerton Beach but never arrived.03 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandPerson hit by train in Levin, no injuries to passengers or crewTyne Street, in Levin, will be closed while emergency services are on the scene. 03 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandGovt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferriesThe future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance. 03 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandMain roads into Wellington closing for maintenanceNZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead.03 Feb 03:33 AM
New Zealand‘Slipping through the cracks’: Community concern for missing Hutt manPolice are searching the Hutt River for signs of the missing man.02 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in ‘incident’ at Lower Hutt mallPolice were called to Queens Drive at 6.30am. 02 Feb 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelvedThe new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered. 02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi DayFine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketWellington extend Super Smash rule; Central prolong Canterbury droughtA new recruit inspired the Wellington Blaze to a sixth Super Smash title in eight years.02 Feb 06:45 AM
New ZealandAssisted dying: Patient’s wish to die in hospice denied by policy A business in Wellington offered a space for the 44-year-old patient to die. 01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant life safety risk': Staff backlash over use of quake-prone Police College buildingsWorried staff say their lives are being gambled with for the sake of 'productivity'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan takes case against hotel after Coke flavour isn’t availableTaiming Zhang wanted a Jack Daniels with Coke No Sugar but the hotel only had Coke Zero.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing seasonSunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.31 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm building in central WellingtonAt least three police cars and four armed police attend incident in suburb of Te Aro.31 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgeryMarsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBus crash in Wellington injures five, leaves dozens without powerFifty-three homes lost power after the bus hit a pole in Wainuiomata.31 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Will Cook Strait ferries be privatised? Not on Winston Peters' watchOfficials have investigated whether KiwiRail is best placed to provide a ferry service. 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Cyclist spins through the air after collision, confronts pensioner driver at home‘How the hell?’, grandmother says after cyclist told her to pay $12,000 in bike repairs.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first reportObserver surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Resignation letters released after Govt watchdog intervenesA board exodus followed the mega-ferry fallout, the Aratere grounding and a sharp warning.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services contained a large scrub fire north of WellingtonThe blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandWellington Live sold, owner running for mayorGraham Bloxham has run the Facebook page since 2021.29 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcrete hills: Wellington’s million dollar slips changing the city’s landscapeDramatic photos reveal how green hills have transformed into walls of concrete.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The 'apolitical' positivity battle for WellingtonOPINION: Why are former mayors competing to try bring the cool back to the capital?28 Jan 04:00 PM
