Wellington news

Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was ‘violent and not rational’ - witness

Witnesses said the man was hacking at the bus stop as the woman shielded her baby.

After illegal favour for flatmate, lawyer turns against him and helps other tenants in feud

Rookie lawyer's rule-breaking due to ignorance, inexperience and 'youthful enthusiasm'.

'An irresistible lure': Sir Edmund Hillary’s son on what draws climbers to NZ's tallest peak

Peter Hillary says Aoraki Mt Cook remains an 'irresistible lure' despite risk.

Soggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north today

The good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday.

‘A bit of a dickhead’: Defence opens case in Wellington sex trial

Jordan Tegus denies raping a young woman, saying, 'I'm not that kind of person.'

'11-year high' - Business confidence soars as recovery takes hold

ANZ's Business Outlook survey shows a big bounce in optimism across the board.

Man armed with hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby

The bloodied woman managed to escape. The man was hospitalised with a brain injury.

Ageing rockers, the Queen of Christmas and a dead guitarist: Who MPs want to see at Eden Park

NZ politicians pick the acts they’d love to see on stage as concert push grows.