Latest Wellington news
Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital
The 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.
'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search
The 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.
Cancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charity
Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity
Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'
Police have now left the scene.
‘I wasn’t being Green’: Tory Whanau admits she has upset her base
The mayor ends the year with her legacy project intact but other plans in tatters.
Why Petone's name will remain unchanged despite proposals
Te Tōangaroa becomes official in Auckland CBD; Petone name change denied.
Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
'Extremely wasteful': Cook Strait ferry ministerial advisory group paid $300,000
Two 220m ships were recommended but no contract has been signed.
Editorial: Business resignations another blow for Tory Whanau’s leadership
OPINION: The mayor's special business group had held such potential.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
'Character from a horror movie': Man's horrific assault injuries described in court
The victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.
Pilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flight
He had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.
Proposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown out
The Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.
'This bill kills': Activists disrupt Parliament over fast-track bill
350 Aotearoa decry bill as 'anti-democratic, anti-climate'.
Developer, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory group
Wellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.
'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles Wellington
The quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.
Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.
Mortgage or baby? Agonising choice Kiwi first-home buyers forced to make
“People are delaying or putting off completely having children.”
Return of the bear pits? Experts' top tips for nervous buyers
How first-home buyers can beat the auction competition in 2025.
Car news and advice
Is it legal to wear headphones while driving?
You see people doing it all the time, but is it legal? Or safe?
Ineos flexes its off-road muscle with the Kaiju Quartermaster
Kaiju is an adventure rig and a rolling showcase of the vehicle's aftermarket capability.
Toyota set to rename its bZ4X electric SUV
Toyota appears ready to address criticism of its electric SUV's awkward name.
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Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
Rainbow-identifying students Josh and Zia speak about their experiences coming out while studying in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up
Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.