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
New ZealandLife support turned off: Grieving mother of Wellington assault victim says he was hit from behind'He took my life', says the grieving mother of a young man killed in Wellington.10 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandMum demands Government help after son dies in Wellington assaultLuke Smith's mother claims New Zealand sold her family a false dream.10 Oct 07:38 PM
Entertainment'Overwhelming demand': Graham Norton announces more NZ showsThe chat show star is heading to New Zealand for the first time next year.10 Oct 06:50 PM
New Zealand‘Chaos and confusion’: Wellington council votes to stop controversial airport saleThe sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.10 Oct 09:13 AM
CrimeSchizophrenia or drug-induced psychosis? What led to man's brutal homicide on rural drivewayDefence claims schizophrenia but the Crown argues drug-induced psychosis.10 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandLarge pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbourPeople have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.09 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandCourtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in WellingtonThe mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.09 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandKiller of RNZ journalist Phillip Cottrell released despite high riskNicho Waipuka was jailed for almost 13 years in 2013 and released this week.09 Oct 07:01 PM
