New ZealandWellington's Homegrown ready to welcome big crowd this weekendThe stages are installed, the weather forecast is good, and organisers are ecstatic.18 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentLower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductionsThe Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.17 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandUp close with a sun bear - zoo launches new experienceThe close-up experience is the latest being rolled out by Wellington Zoo.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Entertainment'The fight is built in you': Queer voices of colour centred in Pride Festival'Being queer and indigenous in itself ... you're born with an inherent fight.'17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Motivated by greed' - Students share experiences at uni accommodation"They don't care about student wellbeing at all."17 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandApplication for Shelly Bay judicial review dismissedA $500 million development at Shelly Bay has been bogged down in several legal challenges.17 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandCarterton District Council reissues boil water noticeThe council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.17 Mar 02:19 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor Andy Foster's chief of staff quitsSarah Owen has been in the role for less than a year.17 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day arrives for Irish KiwisThere'll be plenty of craic today as Irish New Zealanders celebrate.16 Mar 04:28 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami could hit Wellington within 10 minutes of severe quakePeople should not wait for an official warning before getting to a safe zone.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cabin crew settle employment stoushThe company said it couldn't comment because it's required to keep these confidential.16 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH2 over Remutaka Hill following two-car crashThe highway was down to one lane following the collision, which occurred at 11am.15 Mar 10:52 PM
New Zealand'A time to inspire': What the Wellington Pride Festival means to a queer performer'Every time I'm performing, I'm trying to do what non-binary people did for me.'15 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandGWRC's Daran Ponter decides against pursuing CEO rolePonter has a change of heart and reaffirms commitment to remain as chairman.15 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandBorn with cancer: 'Every parent's worst nightmare'Baby Kaihautu's mum says she is holding strong but is "screaming and broken inside".15 Mar 06:36 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand didn't tell staff that two cabin crew got Covid'I don't think it's acceptable,' says Air New Zealand staffer.15 Mar 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Worst' rural road fact of life for South Wairarapa localsRural roads are often the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to repairs.14 Mar 07:02 PM
New ZealandCrackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinksA video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in WellingtonGender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsConcern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccineTransport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO roleThe switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAuthorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum againLevin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murderShe has had her interim name suppression extended.12 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped upThe proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.11 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandWellington Pride Festival to paint the town rainbow this monthDrag brunches, pool parties and marches with 'glamaphones' are coming to the capital.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin RyderWellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.10 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWellington City takes first step to establish Māori wardCouncillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.10 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on trainPolice said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.10 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandPassengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop offThe airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.10 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandDelays expected after car fire on SH1 near JohnsonvilleDrivers were advised to detour through Johnsonville and expect delays.10 Mar 06:38 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudent told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assaultVictim's situation is common says student campaign against sexual violence.10 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged following indecent assault linked to a Wellington gymHe is due to appear in Wellington District Court on 15 March 2021.10 Mar 01:06 AM