New ZealandRates increase of 23 per cent forecast for Wellington CityMayor says it'll be one of the most challenging budgets ever considered by council.17 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandNZTA and Wellington council point the finger over Island Bay cycle wayEmails show there was no funding request to fix the cycle way as of early this year.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan, 71, arrested on drugs chargesThe arrest follows the termination of Operation Skipjack in Wellington.16 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in Kilbirnie, WellingtonPolice have asked motorists to avoid the area.14 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopened after Upper Hutt fatal crashThe road is now open again after this morning's crash in Elderslea.13 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandWhy was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.13 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandMan found guilty of raping prison cellmateA jury has ruled Benjamin Goundar did rape his young prison cellmate.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandHello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.13 Nov 12:23 AM
KahuShelly Bay fiasco: Mayor accuses council of not standing with WellingtoniansAndy Foster refuses to front media, but lashes out on Facebook.12 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Shelly Bay vote Wellington Mayor's biggest failureAndy Foster campaigned on something he simply couldn't deliver on.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's best friend: Owner stuck in river after following dog into waterThe man had been trying to get his dog out of the river when he became stuck.12 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandPrison cellmate rape trial: 'Show us the shank'Man accused of raping his 18-year-old cellmate on multiple occasions.11 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandFatberg to blame as wastewater overflows into Wellington's harbourAbout 20,000 litres of wastewater was discharged before the overflow could be stopped.11 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors vote to sell Shelly Bay land for controversial projectShelly Bay has tested the resolve of the social and cultural fabric of Taranaki Whānui.11 Nov 08:06 AM
New ZealandFugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook tauntsMathew Kidman, 40, said on social media: 'Catch me if you can'10 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandPrison rape trial: Defendant was already in jail for rapeBenjamin Goundar already had a history of violent sexual offending.10 Nov 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Shelly Bay is the anchor around Wellington iwi's neckShelly Bay started with a cash-strapped iwi trying to get ahead and has ended up a fiasco.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people treated in hospital after eating spoiled fish from Hello Fresh mealThe trio took themselves to Hutt Valley DHB's emergency department after eating the fish.10 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandPrison rape trial: Complainant 'withdrawn, scared'The fellow inmate said the complainant was 'scared' of his cellmate.09 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor defends rent on 'affordable' apartmentsTenants' advocates say rent on new apartments reflects out-of-control housing market.09 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandAuditor General concludes Transmission Gully conflict of interest probeFindings say NZTA and chairman Sir Brian Roche took reasonable steps to manage conflict.09 Nov 06:20 AM
New ZealandWellington's Airport Flyer saved but Hutt Valley misses outWellington Airport confirms new operator for bus service for airport travellers next year.09 Nov 04:21 AM
New ZealandBaby will be paralysed after multiple failures by DHBHDC found no action was taken after a critical complication was revealed during a scan.09 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandMan on trial for allegedly raping prison cellmateBenjamin Goundar is accused of using violence and threats to force his cellmate to submit.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrocketsLeak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 case flew Auckland to Wellington on Thursday; 1300 Defence staff to work from homeSeventh time in just over three months that virus has been contracted in an MIQ facility.08 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNetball stars turn models for Tania Dalton Foundation fundraiserFashion shoot in support of good cause for Kiwi netball stars.06 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCouncil leaves itself a loophole before Shelly Bay land sale voteDocuments released before vote over one of Wellington's most controversial developments.06 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandYoung man left 'cult' only to become 'slave' to older manThe defendant told police he hoped the blackmail would rekindle the relationship.06 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandUte tries to take late-night dip in a Wellington BayThe vehicle went off the road just before 10pm last night.05 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandRookie lifeguard 'shaking' after saving life of drowning girlThree teens are lucky to be alive - and they have a 16yo off-duty lifeguard to thank.05 Nov 07:48 PM
New ZealandHallucinations prompted knife attack on neighboursDarcey Roberts was declared insane after the attack.05 Nov 03:00 AM