PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment bossThe outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to serious motorbike crashThe motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.07 Nov 01:54 AM
New ZealandPolice seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fireThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.07 Nov 01:38 AM
PoliticsNZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusalUnion members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.06 Nov 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist feeThe museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unaffordable': Simeon Brown reveals estimated cost of Wellington's scrapped mega tunnelThe capital will be getting two new tunnels instead.05 Nov 06:29 AM
New ZealandElderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flatsThe fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.05 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observerA swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.04 Nov 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fireIt was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.04 Nov 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a shudder': 4.9 magnitude earthquake felt in WellingtonThe shake was reported at 4pm.04 Nov 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous': One of NZ's first state housing blocks mothballed, future uncertainKāinga Ora has been 'working through decisions' on the building's future since 2022.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Wellington vet centre and catteryWellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.02 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.29 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandBody found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.29 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandBarking, banging on cars: Minister calls gang 'idiots' as funeral monitored by police'The gangs need to understand they’re no longer running the streets.'28 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandWellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second childMatilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.28 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandShots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each otherPolice are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.28 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandCrash on Transmission Gully clearedThe Labour Weekend road toll is currently zero.28 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan’s body recovered from the water in EastbourneA member of the public discovered the body this morning.27 Oct 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 yearsThe station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.27 Oct 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Self-serving': Cook Strait ferry uncertainty fuels tensions between portsCentrePort's chairman says ferry terminal proposal is laughable.27 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationEarthquake risks close Wellington college buildingsStudents are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.26 Oct 04:12 AM
Lifestyle'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his lifeEli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.26 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellThe clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in JanuaryAnalysis: Bursting water pipes are the inescapable backdrop to the city's problems.24 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed40 net roles are proposed to be cut.23 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's motherThe defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.23 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandSchool warns of sextortion predator targeting local teensWellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.23 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandClimate activist taken into custody after blocking Wellington street with carMichael O’Hara is protesting because he wants a climate wealth tax.23 Oct 06:18 PM
New ZealandThe observer: Who has the chops to rein in Wellington City Council?Several names have been floated as potential candidates to sort out the 'shambles'.23 Oct 03:06 AM
EducationReport finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediateThe audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.23 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildingsPersonal items can be seen amid floors covered with rubbish and graffiti on walls.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observerThe Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.22 Oct 05:12 AM
