New ZealandCommercial contractors win school lunch tenderBig companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Someone is going to drown': Plimmerton's plea for urgent stormwater system workLast month's flood risked lives and left 16 Plimmerton homes uninhabitable.16 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandPorirua teenager missing for three days found safeA police spokesperson confirmed she had been located at 11am on Wednesday.15 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information on missing Porirua teenagerCaley was last seen on Sunday afternoon driving north from a property in Judgeford.14 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora opens 29 homes in PoriruaThe Castor Crescent development is part of Kāinga Ora's 25 year revitalisation plan.14 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandPlimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood riskPipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.08 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandMan's body found in Duck PondA body has been found near a duck pond in Cannons Creek.06 Dec 02:54 AM
EntertainmentWindy weekend of pre-Christmas events in WellingtonSummer (hopefully) starts with a jam-packed weekend of events in the capital.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccused bigamist to keep name secret for nowA suppression hearing was expected to be held today, but did not happen.02 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandPlimmerton flooding: Resident says cleanup could take monthsSome Plimmerton residents may be out of their homes for Christmas.30 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandWeather: Roads closed, flights delayed, ferries cancelled, homes evacuatedTake care on your morning commute in the capital, council advises.30 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandProperties evacuated after surface flooding in WellingtonAt least two properties had to be evacuated overnight in Wellington, due to bad weather.30 Nov 06:20 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hitsCity north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.30 Nov 09:31 AM
New ZealandPorirua flood cleanup continues ahead of more heavy rainAs locals clean up, authorities clear drains and run pumps before more rain hits.30 Nov 05:56 AM
New ZealandWild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman SeaCleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.29 Nov 09:07 PM
New ZealandPlimmerton flooding: community strong in the face of 'immovable force'Flash flooding in Plimmerton brought three feet of contaminated water through homes.29 Nov 07:30 PM
New Zealand'One-off, huge flood' causes evacuationsMayor Anita Baker said she'd never seen so much water in Karehana Park.29 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopenedTraffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.28 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Man falls 20m down cliff, friend clings for life to vegetationA man was in a "very precarious" position, clinging to bush on the side of a cliff.24 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully merge lane labelled 'band-aid'It is hoped the extension will ease congestion coming into Wellington's expanding north.18 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandPorirua and Lower Hutt residents on edgeA teenager was attacked over the weekend outside Queensgate Mall.17 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrocketsLeak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girlThree teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.05 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandHallucinations prompted knife attack on neighboursDarcey Roberts was declared insane after the attack.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFather jailed for killing his 3-month-old baby daughterIt's still not known what the man did to cause the fatal injuries to the 3-month-old girl.04 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandCouncillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposalColleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.03 Nov 01:00 AM
KahuGP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teethPatients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor urges review of Wellington Water's structureWellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven gang members arrested in relation to reported Porirua stabbingBut more people are believed to have been involved in the serious assault, police say.21 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandEarly morning wild ride across Wellington ends in arrestAn early morning police pursuit lasted all the way from Kilbirnie to Porirua.15 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandPorirua City Council to pay back wage subsidyPorirua City Council excluded rates revenue from its application.13 Oct 03:26 AM
LifestyleQueen St closure: Auckland's oldest McDonald's shutting doorsMcDonald's Queen St restaurant opened in 1977 when a Big Mac cost less than $1.13 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
