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Latest Wellington news
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment
Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.
Govt wants 'drastically improved safety' from new KiwiRail board
Positions on KiwiRail's board have been advertised as part of a 'refresh'.
Council erred in decision-making process over Thorndon Quay, court finds
The saga continues over the controversial carparks to cycleway plan on Thorndon Quay.
Wellington’s derelict Reading Cinema complex for sale
The sale comes after a controversial council deal fell through.
Budding musician drops debut EP
Mia Adams says her love for music started when she won the Murchison Talent Show at age 5.
Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'
The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.
Trucking hell! Bizarre scene as crane topples over
The crane was reportedly lifting concrete window panels when it tipped.
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New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
Analysis: The tough questions KiwiRail faces after autopilot bungle
The crew noticed something was wrong, and tried to take back control, but couldn’t.
'Heaps of cops': Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs, roads blocked, men arrested
Police, including Armed Offenders Squad members, converged on Plimmerton this afternoon.
Watch: Armed police swarm Porirua suburbs near Wellington
Grays Road in Plimmerton and Owhiti St in Titahi Bay have been blocked by Police this afternoon.
New poll shows Kiwis divided over whether to sell Interislander
Of the respondents, 43% supported a sale to a private operator.
From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.
How not to ram raid: Offenders escape out windows after getting car wedged in dairy
The culprits fled the scene empty-handed after getting the car stuck in the doorway.
Interislander ferry crew mistakenly pressed autopilot before running aground, leaked doc reveals
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
Aratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing lives
A warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction
"As is where is" property attracted more than 50 bids over 40 minutes.
Interest rate speculation ramps up: What are the chances of an August cut?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Car news & advice
Next-gen tech gives Kia EV3 enhanced range, faster charging
Kia's upcoming small electric SUV gets clever new battery tech.
Ferrari's first EV confirmed for 2025
Testing is well underway for the Italian company's first EV that will debut next year.
Street Smart young driver training back thanks to Subaru and Tony Quinn
NZ's only truly hands-on young drive training programme has some big support behind it.
More Wellington news
Kāpiti artists shine in annual Parkin Drawing Prize shortlist
Two Kāpiti artists have been selected as finalists in the Parkin Drawing Prize.
Community-minded school children's warm-hearted initiative
Paekākāriki School's Soroptimist Kids' special PJ Day.