New ZealandCrash driver smoked drugsA train driver who had smoked cannabis in the days before a crash at Lower Hutt last year no longer works for KiwiRail, the company says.24 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier to Wellington commuteAngus Veitch spends eight hours commuting every week - but he believes it's a fair trade-off for being able to live in the city of his choice while doing a job he loves.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller rapist moves closer to releaseA man who raped and murdered a Wellington schoolgirl 17 years ago has moved a step closer to being temporarily released from prison.22 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandSinkhole opens in WellingtonA small sinkhole has opened up in central Wellington after a water main burst early today.20 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandBlaze leaves home 'un-liveable'A Wellington home has been left "un-liveable" following a fire overnight.16 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandMan was 'sleep-driving' before crashA man who says he was "sleep-driving" when he allegedly crashed a car into a Wairarapa property last year has made a brief appearance in court today.15 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandDrink driver caught twice in two hoursA man caught drink driving twice within two hours - both times at more than triple the legal limit - was described as a "danger to the community" during sentencing today.14 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandNZ more appealing to ex-pats - surveyAuckland and Wellington have become more appealing to ex-pats in the past 12 months, a new survey has found.10 Jul 06:02 AM
New ZealandWoman wrongly spends night in jailA woman wrongly spent the night in jail because court staff had failed to note on her file that her sentence had been cancelled, a court was told today.02 Jul 04:16 AM
New ZealandGovt wanted diplomat to face chargesPrime Minister John Key says Government wanted a diplomat accused of sexual assault to face charges in New Zealand.29 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandEnvoy expelled after attackA diplomat accused of a sex crime was ordered out of New Zealand after invoking full diplomatic immunity.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuakes rock lower North IslandThe lower North Island has been rocked by a second sizable earthquake today.26 Jun 04:32 AM
TravelWellington: Magnet for mavericksWellington is full of geeks and arty types, and its Bohemian charm captivates Peter Feeney.23 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandCity kids board to beat trafficParents are forking out tens of thousands of dollars in boarding fees to spare children from being stuck in commuter traffic travelling to and from school.22 Jun 02:01 AM
New ZealandCapital's luxury hotel plan - and costWellington city councillors will vote next week on a new purpose-built convention centre and five-star hotel that will cost ratepayers $2m per year to lease.19 Jun 11:39 PM
LifestyleAuckland to expect culinary invasionThe capital is planning a culinary invasion of New Zealand's biggest city.15 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandDead man may have come from ferryA body discovered in Wellington Harbour today could have come from an Interisland ferry, police say.09 Jun 07:25 AM
New ZealandThe halls of power not for the disabledSteep walkways, heavy doors and too few lifts make Parliament difficult to access.03 Jun 09:35 PM
New ZealandTo Earth with love: Astronaut's NZ picA German astronaut who used to study at a NZ university has tweeted a picture of Banks Peninsula from high above Earth.02 Jun 11:06 PM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after house fire in PoriruaOne person is receiving hospital treatment following a house fire in Porirua tonight.02 Jun 09:48 AM
