Wellington news

Back to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby

Mike Thorpe reports on the rise of the schoolboy super-coach.

Six rescued after becoming trapped in Marlborough floodwaters

The group were rescued from vehicles trapped in floodwaters near Canvastown.

On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing

A sudden E1 call-up in 2026 saw Rianna O’Meara-Hunt eventually become a permanent pilot.

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon’s Singapore playbook for pulling a lagging economy into shape

OPINION: NZ could do with an injection of Singapore's small-state survival ethos.

‘It’s messed me up massively’: Woman gives evidence in rape trial

The woman says her ex came into the house after they split and tried to strangle her.

Loyalty or stubbornness? Black Caps double down on faith in Tom Blundell

Despite his form struggles, the 35-year-old is the only wicketkeeper in the NZ squad.

Driver rescued in south as weather ramps up, 140km/h gales and tornado risk approach

Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.

Uni students unable to submit assignments after hackers take down online tool, leave threat

Hackers called ShinyHunters left a message demanding a settlement by May 12.