CrimeMigrant's 'leading role' in syndicate that smuggled meth in a picture of the Virgin MaryThe Colombian national has been jailed and now faces the possibility of deportation.29 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.29 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandBody found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.29 Oct 02:31 AM
BusinessAuckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a yearThe construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.28 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandBarking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'28 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandMan shot, left with serious injuries after trying to stop two car thievesPolice were called to Dimock St in Tītahi Bay at 10.20pm yesterday.28 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandNZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 yearsThe official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.28 Oct 05:15 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second childMatilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.28 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandShots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each otherPolice are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.28 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandMayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racersMasterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.28 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandCrash on Transmission Gully clearedThe Labour Weekend road toll is currently zero.28 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan’s body recovered from the water in EastbourneA member of the public discovered the body this morning.27 Oct 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 yearsThe station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.27 Oct 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between portsCentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.27 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandMissing Wellington pensioner last seen on walking track with electric scooter, fears for safetyTerrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.27 Oct 01:28 AM
TravelThe secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wineLock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Tory Whanau's council is a laughing stockOPINION: It would have to been hard for Simeon Brown to justify NOT intervening.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictoryThe capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.26 Oct 05:40 AM
EducationEarthquake risks close Wellington college buildingsStudents are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.26 Oct 04:12 AM
Lifestyle'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his lifeEli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.26 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice recover ‘critical evidence’ in Baby Ru homicide caseItems are now undergoing forensic examination.25 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor challenges $40 parking ticket saying there's clearly a 'signage problem''It’s plainly a footpath, laid out by council for pedestrians' - council's lawyer.25 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Severe' Wellington gales cancel flights, strong gusts blast ferry in harbourA total of 23 flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington Airport.24 Oct 07:11 AM
New ZealandTreatment plant stinks of 'hydrogen sulfide and faeces', residents sayResidents and business owners say the stench is still unbearable from the plant.24 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellThe clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in JanuaryAnalysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.24 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's motherThe defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.23 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandSchool warns of sextortion predator targeting local teensWellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.23 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandClimate activist taken into custody after blocking Wellington street with carMichael O’Hara is protesting because he wants a climate wealth tax.23 Oct 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Problematic decisions' - Wellington's council has stopped listening to residentsOPINION: 'Many people support cycleways - just not the council’s approach to them'.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council woes: Has the government declared war on local councils?If changes aren’t made, more government intervention in local councils could be next.23 Oct 04:00 PM
