New ZealandSchool 'appalled' council roadworks will coincide with examsRoadworks on Thorndon Quay have already been blamed for the closure of Bordeaux Bakery.18 Oct 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crewsThe 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.17 Oct 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Should Govt run a mile from Tory Whanau's 'shambles' council?Simeon Brown says official advice on potential Government intervention is just days away.17 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandBurst water main floods SH1 in central Wellington with muddy waterMotorists have been told to expect delays.17 Oct 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Haven't broken the law': Wellington councillors challenge Govt intervention threatWellington City councillors have emerged from an urgent meeting this afternoon.16 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandLove messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant saysThe man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.16 Oct 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fineMeanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.16 Oct 12:11 AM
New Zealand'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's motherThe man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.15 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandMan told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraudAndrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Capital punishment – do Tory and her council need Govt training wheels?OPINION: What Wellington needs to learn is a lesson the hard way.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council warned airport could request money for expansion planIf the council is called on and cannot provide capital, its shareholding could be diluted.15 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandKiller driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phoneThe victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.15 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Watch out Tory, there is a real risk Govt will intervene at Wellington councilOPINION: Tory Whanau should be worried by ministers calling her council a shambles.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closelyThe Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.14 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Everything's on the table': Tory Whanau on budget cuts after airport sale failureThe mayor says the council's ground leases could be sold or social housing reduced.13 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injuredMotorists are told to expect delays.13 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandMan found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to policeAbbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchorMore than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.11 Oct 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Fatal force': Daughter accused of murdering mother now namedJulia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.11 Oct 04:19 AM
Politics'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt interventionWellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.11 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Chaos and confusion’: Wellington council votes to stop controversial airport saleThe sale has divided the council and cost the mayor crucial support.10 Oct 09:13 AM
New ZealandLarge pool of brown wastewater spews into Wellington’s harbourPeople have been told to avoid the area while Wellington Water responds.09 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandCourtenay Place death: Young people 'playing roulette' going out in WellingtonThe mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.09 Oct 09:13 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Tory Whanau's mayoralty damaged by toxic airport saleOPINION: It’s difficult to see how Wellington's Mayor comes out of the saga looking good.09 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Unthinkable tragedy': Man was enjoying night of dancing before fatal assaultGivealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.09 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandLegal action, cones and speed bumps: The road that closed Bordeaux BakeryThorndon Quay is one of the most important commuter routes for Wellingtonians.09 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandCentrePort warns it's not a 24/7 emergency first responder to ferry breakdownsWellington's port has requested an urgent meeting with ministers over Cook Strait safety.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letterPhilippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung man dies after Wellington assault, victim namedA 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.08 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandWellington cafe closing all three of its stores after 30 yearsBordeaux Bakery is blaming the council's removal of car parks for its demise.08 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry hits wharf in Picton in strong windsThe incident comes after Connemara lost power in Cook Strait last month.08 Oct 12:48 AM
