New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
New Zealand'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's motherThe man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandWellington council to meet urgently after government intervention threatWellington city councillors will hold an urgent meeting after government threats.15 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandTrains halted after seal found on tracksA passenger said they were told a 'trespassing seal' caused the delay.15 Oct 06:17 PM
EntertainmentIt's official, Bluey is coming to NZThe popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraudAndrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council woes: How did it all go so wrong?The Government has set its sights on sorting out Wellington City Council.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirearms and fake grenades: Avsec seizes almost 900 banned items monthlyUnions argue that outsourcing security could lower standards and compromise safety.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council: Simeon Brown seeking advice on potential interventionIt comes after the sale of airport shares was voted down, meaning the city's Long-term Plan will need to be changed. Video / TVNZWatch15 Oct 07:21 AM
New ZealandWellington council warned airport could request money for expansion planIf the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.15 Oct 05:16 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour on issues with the Wellington City CouncilAct leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandKiller driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phoneThe victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.15 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington councilOPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.15 Oct 12:58 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City CouncilPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Oct 11:09 PM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandMan who used billboards to ask woman on date wins $19,000 privacy battle against policeAlexander Pryazhnikov paid for seven billboards asking a Wellington woman out on a date.14 Oct 06:00 AM
CrimeHeavy meth user had been awake for three weeks before alleged killingWire Reddington is accused of killing his friend after a night of heavy drinking in 2023.14 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandPrisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be givenCorrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.14 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale.Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau discusses potential budget cuts after the failed airport shares sale. Video / Mark MitchellWatch13 Oct 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Everything's on the table': Tory Whanau on budget cuts after airport sale failureThe mayor says the council's ground leases could be sold or social housing reduced.13 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau Joins Nick Mills for In-Depth DiscussionWatch as Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joins Nick Mills for an engaging hour of conversation.Watch13 Oct 08:58 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a fair fight': Breanna Muriwai’s mum describes anguish over missing childGray says she hopes her children get the closure they deserve.13 Oct 09:06 AM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injuredMotorists are told to expect delays.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandAurora's back: Spectacular colours take over New Zealand's night skyThe aurora was visible in the lower North Island and the South Island last night.11 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandIndependent bookstores celebrating despite tough retail environmentAotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day recognises the pivotal community role of bookstores.11 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to policeAbbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Personal affairs’: PM selling another rental propertyTwo-bedroom home's value has risen more than $300,000 since Luxon bought it.11 Oct 07:37 AM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchorMore than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.11 Oct 05:42 AM
New ZealandHow to see the aurora tonight: More light shows likely to dazzleThe aurora may be visible in the lower North Island and the South Island tonight.11 Oct 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now namedJulia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.11 Oct 04:19 AM
Politics'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt interventionWellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.11 Oct 03:55 AM
