Latest Wellington news
Shane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in order
OPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.
‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quota
New Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.
‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.
James Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parking
The acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.
'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says
Sports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.
Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
The Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
How Wellington’s RV drop affects your property and rates
Wellington's average drop in rating valuations (RVs) is 24% since 2021.
‘No route forward’: Callaghan scientists in limbo amid job cuts
Sixty-three jobs have been cut at Callaghan, with more expected soon.
Trial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug charges
Guilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.
Rugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skull
The victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.
Ombudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secret
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'.
Wellington boosts pride events security after Destiny Church protest
Security teams will be on standby to prevent disruptions.
Historic Hastings church hall columns up for grabs
The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
AFC captain extends contract with A-League leaders
'I just couldn’t image packing up and moving on at the end of the season.'
Hawke’s Bay singer's debut single on Six60’s label
Hawke’s Bay artist Makayla wants to define what it means to be a Māori popstar.
‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposal
Some motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.
Real estate hook-ups: Where house prices can affect your love life
Plus, Aussies shut the door on foreign buyers.
‘Phone going mental’: NZ designer and former Heart of the City boss selling their trendy warehouse home
Agent says interest in couple's unusual home has been huge.
Car news and advice
Ford Ranger Tremor review: attention Grabber
It's tall and wide and chunky, but is the Tremor a cut-price Raptor... or something else?
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 review: flat chat
The motorsport-inspired Z06 is a track day weapon, but surprisingly usable on public roads
BYD Sealion 7 first drive: Model Why?
BYD takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing and generous specs.
More Wellington news
Three apartment projects for $800m+ planned for Takapuna
Sites on Anzac St, The Strand and Huron St have been tagged for huge new housing schemes.
Opinion: James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’
OPINION: The city has been battling with an ongoing narrative that it's dying.