New ZealandKiwiRail fronts select committee amidst rail rage and ferry furyKiwiRail bosses will face up to three hours of questioning.15 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandWellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage loomsWellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.14 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council cost crunch - what's on the chopping block today?Swimming pool and library hours could be reduced to cut costs.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail visited South Korean shipyard after Government scuppered ferriesKiwiRail is now in the process of cancelling the contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.14 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail cancelling mega ferry contract with South Korean shipyardKiwiRail's chief executive previously indicated the contract could be salvaged.13 Feb 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful' Wellington teen Otis Hill dies after two-year cancer fightThe 17-year-old died in hospice on Monday.12 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandFears women will bear brunt of public sector cuts; MBIE cost-cutting plans revealedThe PSA says history shows women 'suffer disproportionately' from public sector cuts.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe brutal schoolgirl attack at Upper Hutt CollegeOther pupils film and laugh at the vicious attack. None try to intervene.10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's love of music a source of strength against terminal cancerOtis Hill was given three months to live back in 2022.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeak on Wellington’s Cuba St causes small sink holeWellington Water has now prioritised the leak and it will be fixed on Sunday.09 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandThe ‘icecream guy’ challenging the Green grip on WellingtonKarl Tiefenbacher is having a crack at politics after starting Kaffee Eis 19 years ago.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Can Wellington dodge a water emergency? The latest risk data is inOPINION: It's a make-or-break week for the capital - and residents have had enough.08 Feb 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': E-bike battery explodes in family's garageThe family heard a loud bang amid ferocious weather and did not think much of it.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayor Tory Whanau’s hunt for council leaker costs ratepayers $43kThe cost of high-profile lawyer Linda Clark's investigation has been revealed.08 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respondAbout 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.07 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandBody believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill foundDuncan Hill's family have been contacted, but formal identification has not yet been done.07 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's deathHer son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balanceKiwiRail bosses could face questioning for three hours or more.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau, Green MPs, and a National government. So what’s the plan for Wellington?Money is drying up for the transformation Tory Whanau campaigned on.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment approves major MetService transaction, review of war with Niwa continuesThe national weather forecaster is moving into a new $250 million development.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKhandallah homicide: Police investigation narrows in on key timeframeHelen Gregory was found dead in her home on Baroda St in Wellington.05 Feb 01:50 AM
New Zealand‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signedMeanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.03 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandPrison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.01 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandHuman remains removed from Porirua park, investigation continuesPolice have not yet given an indication of the age of the remains.01 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urgePolice say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.01 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council negotiating move to former Datacom HQThe building is advertised as being in a prime waterfront location with harbour views.01 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandPolice reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassyPolice were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.31 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandArmy truck crashes into RSA at notorious black spot'No drive-through at the RSA mate, this ain't McDonald's'31 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandSkyrocketing insurance for apartment owners: Treasury admits 'knowledge gap'Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Wellington’s Zealandia deserves the top spot in New Zealand Tourism AwardsYou may go your whole life not seeing a takahē in the wild — unless you visit Zealandia.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents face 15.4 % rates increase as water shortage bitesWellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKhandallah grandmother remembered as ‘kind and caring’ friendA homicide probe is under way after Helen Gregory was found dead at her home.30 Jan 12:14 AM
KahuPush for more te reo Māori in South WairarapaIt has been almost nine years since the district council refreshed its Māori policy.29 Jan 11:34 PM
New Zealand$2.5b fix floated for capital's leaky pipesWellington Water says it's up to the council how much it wants to spend.29 Jan 11:07 PM
