New ZealandWellington blanketed by fog, flights cancelled and delayedIt comes a day after fog caused major travel disruption in Auckland.18 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry won't take further action over bullying concerns at Wellington schoolThe ministry is taking a 'proactive interest' in the school’s response to complaints.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman stole $1700 worth of cigarettes from grocery storeBut she's now turned her life around and been wished good luck by a judge.18 Jul 05:23 AM
New ZealandAratere returns as fourth KiwiRail director quits, ex-army colonel joins execTreasury is now inviting people to apply for positions on KiwiRail's board.17 Jul 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
SportHe feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leaderNapier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.17 Jul 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reading sale confirms Tory Whanau's deal was a dudOPINION: Far from 'killing' Courtenay Place, the deal falling through proved a lifeline.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Likely there will be another victim': Journalist's high-risk killer set for prison releaseNicho Waipuka's reason for the fatal beating was that he was 'just young, I guess'.17 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic unsure he could honour bail conditions asked for instant sentenceDefendant describes his criminal record as 'a colourful one - in the wrong way'.17 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Right place, right time': Teens break into racecourse being used for police dog trainingTrainees got a real-life experience that led to the arrest of three youths.17 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandPolice identify car that fatally hit Wellington personPolice said the driver may not know they hit someone.17 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandVoluntary redundancies set to be offered to police staffPolice have been asked to make millions in cost savings, to be reinvested.17 Jul 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
Construction‘Unbelievably shortsighted’: Fury against Chris Penk on house energy efficiency reviewFuture generations would be sentenced to a life of cold housing, Andrew Eagles says.16 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora re-housing tenants after 'major' fire in central Wellington flatsThe housing agency was 'very concerned' to learn about the fire late yesterday afternoon.16 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandCordons lifted in Wellington’s Kelburn after ‘incident’ causes traffic congestionPolice said the incident occurred shortly after 6am this morning.16 Jul 07:28 PM
PoliticsMinister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi considerationPatient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.16 Jul 06:32 PM
New ZealandFire at Kāinga Ora accommodation block in Wellington suspiciousEmergency services were alerted to the blaze in Church St at 6pm.16 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver tries to escape charge due to officer’s ‘mere presence’ while considering blood testHe claimed his 10 min to consider a blood test was interrupted by the officer next to him.16 Jul 08:00 AM
RacingGrand National in sight for promising chaser“He kept coming really strongly at the finish, so it was pretty exciting."15 Jul 05:37 PM
New ZealandHigh school counsellors were awarded $1.8m for workplace stress - now that's being challengedKath and Ron Cronin-Lampe were awarded damages after dealing with 32 deaths.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore parents allege bullying at Wellington school, say damage is 'forever'Some children became so anxious they required counselling.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail boardPositions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court findsThe saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.15 Jul 07:11 AM
InflationAuckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturnHigh interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.15 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandWellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for saleThe sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.15 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandAmericans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shootingMany Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.15 Jul 12:03 AM
Freight and logisticsWellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.14 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandTrucking hell! Bizarre scene as crane topples overThe crane was reportedly lifting concrete window panels when it tipped.12 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungleThe crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree cars stolen overnight – one lodged in dairy after botched ram raidA bumbling ram raid attempt ended with offenders escaping out windows early this morning.11 Jul 08:27 AM
New Zealand'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrestedPolice, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.11 Jul 07:34 AM
CrimeMan who hurled items during parliamentary protest had 20 foster homes as a childNow a judge has praised his efforts to comply with his sentence as 'extraordinary'.11 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs near WellingtonGrays Road in Plimmerton and Owhiti St in Titahi Bay have been blocked by Police this afternoon.Watch11 Jul 04:00 AM
