PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Our embarrassing Interislander ferries are now frighteningThe Kaitaki narrowly avoided disaster after declaring a mayday with 864 on board.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrees down in Wellington, 146 km/h wind gust recordedStrong winds, heavy rain, and large swells are forecast for the region.14 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Unusual' electrical fault caused Aratere ferry to briefly lose powerIt comes after the Kaitaki ferry issued a mayday with 864 people on board.13 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandMetlink officials admit fault after January bus chaosPeople were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelledThe Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.13 Feb 04:51 AM
New Zealand'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beachOliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.11 Feb 05:03 PM
TravelHow to hike Te Araroa’s Tararua Ranges section in the North IslandA step by step guide to Hiking the Te Araroa, in sections.10 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandParents warned of violent youth fight planned in Hutt ValleyParents have been told scrap likely a copycat event from Hamilton’s 'battle of the hoods'.10 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘It would kill you outright’: Council urgently probes faulty street lampsA council spokesperson said Wellingtonians should watch out for "drooping".10 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandMan called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutesAmit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.10 Feb 02:21 AM
New Zealand‘Stressed market’: Developer applies to postpone $320k in contributionsCost overruns blamed for request for delay.09 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster fronts council committee after ferry maydayConcerns have been raised about the ability of tug boats to assist the Kaitaki ferry.09 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandLowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman saysHe claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.08 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandPolice car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crashThe crash occurred at 7.15am today.08 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandOur largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.08 Feb 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington Central race: Who is the councillor James Shaw stood aside for?The 25-year-old wāhine Māori has long seen Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick as an inspiration.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLambton Quay currency exchange robbed at gunpoint, man arrestedArmed police seen outside currency firm.08 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after police incident on State Highway 1 in WellingtonThe road has since reopened.08 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandWellington ratepayers face 'bitter pill' rates hikeWellington's mayor says the city is tackling infrastructure problem head-on.08 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandIdentity confirmed for body found near Kapiti IslandPolice have named the person as a Palmerston North man.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandPolice stop car with teens driving wrong way down motorwayOne of the teenagers will appear in court today.07 Feb 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Intelligent, artistic and funny’ 11-year-old killed in Gisborne beach tragedyThe 11-year-old was hit on the head by a log which had been swept on to the beach.06 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandGirl who sang with Ed Sheeran's sweet message to pop starTen-year-old Pippa Guerin has a message for Ed Sheeran and her new fans.03 Feb 03:14 AM
Entertainment'Ed Sheeran kissed me on the head!' - 10yo Pippa's 'surreal' duetPippa Guerin was 'buzzing' after helping Sheeran sing his hit Galway Girl.02 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandRemutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdownThe closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.02 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandFailed ferry inching closer to being back in service - but no timeline on whenAll four of the Kaitaki's engines failed amid a howling wind in Cook Strait.01 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandEd Sheeran kicks off jam-packed Wellington weekendAround 48,000 people are expected to flood into Sky Stadium for the concert.01 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandCafe owner tried to extinguish flames with garden hose after fire breaks out in ceilingThe cafe caught fire just after 11am.01 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Six-storey housing in Wellington could be clawed backReport reveals experts are at odds with former mayor's proposed district plan.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeak in Interislander ferry’s cooling system caused engines to shut downA mayday was declared with 864 people on board.31 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandUnion wants ferry incident investigation to be a priorityThe ferry lost power with 800 people on board amid rough conditions.30 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandCommission opens inquiry into Interislander ferry Kaitaki maydayDo you have video or photos of the event? TAIC wants to hear from you.29 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry arrives in Wellington after mayday callThe ferry was making its way towards Wellington when it lost power.28 Jan 09:34 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crashMotorists are being told to avoid the area.28 Jan 03:27 AM
