Latest Wellington news
Wellington shivers through coldest year’s start in a decade
Southerlies bring windy, wet weather to Wellington, disrupting ferries and beachgoers.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
Memoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansion
A new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.
'Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest
How much would it take for you to strip naked for a room of strangers?
Remutaka Hill road reopened after serious crash
Two people were injured in the crash, one seriously.
Wellington developer snaps up derelict Reading Cinema complex
The building has sat empty since 2019 and has been the subject of controversy.
Holidaymakers stranded as Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Gusts of up to 50 knots are forecast over the next two days.
Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.
Awash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearms
The deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.
Woeful Phoenix slump to fourth loss in five games
Seeking their first win at AAMI Park in eight years, Wellington barely fired a shot.
A-League player fined for stowaway apple before Phoenix clash
Perth's trip across the Tasman to play the Wellington Phoenix has proven costly.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
Police appeal for information on Lower Hutt assault from public, sightings of teenage boy
The assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park.
How Ngāti Toa’s island ownership marks a new chapter in their journey
Ngāti Toa celebrates reclaiming Kapiti and Mana islands, affirming ancestral connections.
New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
Wellington Zoo mourns death of capybara Luna
The huge rodent had been unwell for some time and died despite the efforts of carers.
Inside Cook Strait ferry’s new lounge: The perks, cost & ‘child-free bliss’
Bluebridge and Interislander report strong summer bookings despite political uncertainty.
Tony Alexander: Next OCR cut could be as low as 0.25%
US punctures Kiwi hopes of cheaper mortgages in 2025.
Kiwi real estate agent Sandra Bullock follows her Hollywood namesake with star listing
She gets her very own Lake House.
Car news and advice
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA to feature Google AI for smarter driving
New version of the MBUX Virtual Assistant is powered by Google’s cutting-edge AI.
How Goodyear’s new smart tyres sense rain and ice to prevent crashes
Advanced sensors can now detect slippery road conditions.
Is this the world's cutest Toyota Land Cruiser? Tiny Landc Roomy has some big ideas (and adorable details)
Japanese tuner ESB Style goes to town on tiny Toyota to make it a tough (not) 4x4.
More Wellington news
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
‘From our family to yours’: Luxon shares Christmas message
He also shared a photo of the Luxon household donning festive pyjamas on Christmas Eve.