Wellington news

Beloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council plan

Staff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.

Damning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz

Children are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.

Silent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy Day

Purple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.

MP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weather

Thousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.

In Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energy

Government is backing start-up with $35m.

Thomas Coughlan: Infrastructure Commission asks Labour and National to do something unpopular

OPINION: The commission has told some uncomfortable truths about funding new projects.

Gifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teen

George Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.

'Devastated': Trees crush Porirua property days before $600k sale goes unconditional

Two huge trees crushed John Holmes' deck, spa, studio and shed.