KahuWhy Petone's name will remain unchanged despite proposalsTe Tōangaroa becomes official in Auckland CBD; Petone name change denied.18 Dec 05:56 PM
RacingTrentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ SmartSharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.18 Dec 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadershipOPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowningThe 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.18 Dec 07:00 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: My politician of the yearOPINION: He has survived the year pretty well.18 Dec 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in courtThe victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandPilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flightHe had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.18 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandProposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown outThe Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.17 Dec 10:17 PM
Kahu'This bill kills': Activists disrupt Parliament over fast-track bill350 Aotearoa decry bill as 'anti-democratic, anti-climate'.17 Dec 05:27 PM
New ZealandDeveloper, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory groupWellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles WellingtonThe quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.17 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after Porirua man dies in hospitalTitahi Bay resident Sean Remnant was found at a property with critical injuries.17 Dec 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferriesPeters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.16 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandDivided stance: Councillors split over opposition to Treaty billWellington council opposes Treaty Principles Bill despite some councillors' objections.16 Dec 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss outThe school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.16 Dec 11:20 PM
New Zealand'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murderWarnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.16 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandBoy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witnessThe witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang bossAnyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.16 Dec 02:34 AM
LifestyleWatch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viralCassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".16 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandBoy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months agoA Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.15 Dec 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt parkThe child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.14 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandQuake with their coffee: Wellingtonians get a shaky wake-upThe quake at 6.32am was centred near Lower Hutt. 14 Dec 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spendOPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOut and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capitalRainbow-identifying students Josh and Zia speak about their experiences coming out while studying in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealedLast year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line upJuicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.13 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandKāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nestingA ute came close to the nesting dotterel.12 Dec 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected. 12 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandWellington property valuations ‘out of whack’ and need to change, agent saysOne real estate boss described RVs as a 'revenue grab'.12 Dec 04:00 PM
UFCThe conversation that laid plans for NZ's newest UFC athleteAfter thoughts of taking his career abroad were scrapped, Navajo Stirling took a new path.12 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandPM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officialsPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.12 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandIconic Wellington site to be turned into a spa and restaurantA new developer has been chosen to restore the landmark that's sat empty for a decade.12 Dec 01:06 AM
