Wellington news

Christchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania

Wellington also landed in the top five in the category.

One of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour her

Jane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.

All Whites defender makes A-League move to boost World Cup hopes

Bill Tuiloma has signed a long-term deal with the Wellington Phoenix.

2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealed

Four of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.

Investors in $53m East Wind Ponzi face near-zero returns as liquidators exit

Liquidation of giant East Wind Ponzi wraps: Most creditors to get hardly anything back.

New Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new species

The spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.

Preparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat

What to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.

'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debt

Failed project could leave multiple parties with tens-of-millions of dollars in losses.