New ZealandWellington councillors accused of ‘deliberately excluding’ iwi voices on airport shares saleTensions at the council are at boiling point.04 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt considered disestablishing Māori Crown Relations OfficeIt was decided to retain office as a departmental agency to "minimise disruption".03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffitiCouncil officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.02 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandWellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing moreLabour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRisk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags onConcerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultimillion-dollar Wellington cycleway on pause after council cost savingsThe council is not planning any investment in the project over the next three years.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJustice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim DotcomThe Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shock and panic’ on board Air NZ flight that aborted landingThe passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.29 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry that lost power returns to serviceThe Connemara lost power and drifted for two hours during a late-night sailing.28 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandMissing records hinder investigation into treatment of patient at aged care facilityUltimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.26 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice focused on 'lead-up' to baby's deathPolice are investigating with the family's full co-operation.26 Sep 11:20 PM
New ZealandWoman gets home detention for killing partner after years of mutual violenceThe victim's daughter told Donna Henry she forgave her because her dad would want her to.26 Sep 10:35 PM
Aged careExpressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls throughThe former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.26 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandNearly half of corporate police staff surveyed 'interested' in voluntary redundancyAn internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm 8-month-old baby's sudden death in WellingtonPolice are investigating with the family's co-operation.25 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandPrivate developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora developmentThe Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.24 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau admits car sale ‘mistake’, blames ‘challenging’ TV interview on exhaustion'I think I was just exhausted, I let my guard down.'24 Sep 12:35 AM
New Zealand‘Terrible’: Councillors unimpressed by Tory Whanau TV interview, being called 'riff raff'The mayor had to correct statements made on both her car sale and selling airport shares.23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandFleeing van leads police on dramatic pursuit through Wairarapa streets, racecourseThe incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.23 Sep 01:55 AM
New Zealand'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'20 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandFleeing driver ploughs through school groundsThe driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.20 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandFrom Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space missionPowerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.19 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandPM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.Watch19 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandTaxi drivers suspended from Wellington Airport after using parents' room to heat mealsThe airport warned drivers not to use the parents' room for privacy and hygiene reasons.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandDeveloper walks away from iconic Wellington siteDespite years of searching, no tenant has been found for Oriental Bay's Band Rotunda.17 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan filePolice say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for help finding missing Upper Hutt man Bret HillPolice are asking for any CCTV footage in the area of Hillside Drive, Maoribank.17 Sep 08:20 AM
New Zealand'Feeling the crunch': Tory Whanau sells car to help pay the billsThe mayor says she's also made “adjustments to her lifestyle” due to the cost of living.17 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandEatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venueThe cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington rates to jump another $3k: See what you'll be paying by 2028Wellington households on average saw their rates bill jump by $1000 or 21% this year.15 Sep 05:01 PM
