New ZealandWelly workers evacuated, sent homeMore office workers have been sent home in central Wellington as more earthquake damage comes to light.15 Dec 06:13 AM
New ZealandArrest due to 'tenacity of investigators'A 32-year-old man has been arrested over a string of aggravated robberies in Porirua that took place more than a year ago.15 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandGunman still on the runA man who pulled a gun on a police officer remains on the run.14 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandTe Papa charity launch draws $1.45m in cash and artKiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.14 Dec 09:17 AM
New Zealand$5m Lotto Powerball winnerThe big win comes only days after a young Auckland woman won $10 million in Saturday's draw.14 Dec 07:59 AM
New ZealandQuake demolition: Some belongings returnedDemolition contractors have been able to get a small amount of material out of the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth St.14 Dec 05:34 AM
LifestyleButt tattoo auction goes to an AussieA last minute flurry of bidding saw Wellington woman's auction go for $6500.14 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandKaikoura struggling on quake anniversaryThe quake struck just after midnight on November 14, causing massive fault line ruptures and slips, damaging buildings and closing key roads.13 Dec 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Dear old man' lay dead for daysAn elderly man who died alone in his Wellington home could have been dead for days before neighbours called police.13 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt teen's swearing charge withdrawnA teenager who was charged after allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place has had his charges withdrawn.12 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for horrific Porirua sex attackA 40-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years and six months jail after "exceptionally cruel offending".12 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandA shaky omen for Bill English?If Bill English was as superstitious as his predecessor, he would be a bit nervous that when he is asked about Andrew Little an earthquake strikes.12 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandFuneral instead of Xmas celebrationsMembers of slain Upper Hutt woman Lois Rita Tolley's family were meant to be gathering for Christmas celebrations, but instead they will be gathering for a funeral.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish, Bennett vow to take job seriouslyNew Prime Minister Bill English is expected to announce a new Cabinet lineup in the next week.12 Dec 06:54 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.7 quake rattles near SeddonThe quake, which has been upgraded to 'strong' from 'moderate' by Geonet, was felt in Wellington.12 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandChristmas weather forecast looking goodThe latest predictions indicate the rain may stay away on the festive holiday.12 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandTeens plucked from harbour after capsizeThe teens, aged 14 and 15, were training around midday when the wind turned and toppled the three yachts, throwing them into the sea.11 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandFamily leave town after drowningThe family of a Hamilton man who drowned in the Waikato River, as his dog sat at the edge, have left the city as memories of his death remain raw.11 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandMum: 'She didn't deserve to go like that'The devastated mother of Lois Tolley who was murdered in Upper Hutt says her daughter was a "very caring person who loved life".11 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandHomicide victim had a 'huge heart'A woman found dead at an Upper Hutt property on Friday night was "lovely", "positive" and had a "huge heart", friends say.11 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandHomicide victim had "huge heart"Lois Rita Tolley has been remembered as an "amazing human" after she was found dead in a house in Upper Hutt on Friday.11 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandCentrePort buildings could be demolishedSeveral buildings on Wellington's waterfront could be demolished following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. Those are all on CentrePort's land.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after possible hit and runWellington police are appealing for information after a woman was badly injured in a possible hit and run early Saturday morning.10 Dec 08:34 AM
New ZealandWoman struck by vehicle in WainuiomataThe woman was flown by rescue helicopter to Wellington Hospital after she was struck by the vehicle.10 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandPolice hunting three men over deathPolice are hunting three men over a suspicious death in Upper Hutt, which has sparked a homicide investigation.09 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandGiant bugs take over Te PapaCreepy crawlies are taking over Wellington's Te Papa, and it's just in time for the school holidays.09 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandCarpark demolition: 'News is just getting worse as every day goes by'Rob Zorn's car is one of 10 vehicles left in Wellington building to be demolished that cannot be retrieved.09 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandWind delays Wellington demolitionWellington's notorious weather has delayed the demolition of quake-damaged office building.08 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandSlippery tracks factor in train crashesThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its findings on two Wellington commuter train crashes.08 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandLong delays hours after crashes on SH1Police asked motorists to be patient, "drive with extreme caution", reduce their speeds and avoid non-urgent travel.08 Dec 06:41 AM
New ZealandSupport for council's living wage progressOpetaia Siale won't be spending Christmas at home - he'll be cleaning Wellington's public toilets while his family forgo presents so they can afford a Christmas meal.08 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandCarpark building to be demolishedThe earthquake-stricken Reading Cinema carpark building in central Wellington will be demolished.08 Dec 03:34 AM
New ZealandNew powers on Wellington buildingsWellington City Council's recovery manager officially has the power to make building owners share the results of their building inspections with the council.07 Dec 04:57 AM
