New ZealandElderly woman blown over by wind praises publicGeraldine Sims was blown over earlier this week in a gust of Wellington wind.22 Jul 01:19 AM
New ZealandHome evacuated after dramatic slip in Lower HuttThe residents have now been allowed back into their home.21 Jul 11:09 PM
New ZealandGale force southerly slams Wellington - rips wing mirror off carThe wild weather has grounded flights, flooded streets, and torn the roof off a cafe.21 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandWoman's compensation quest for pothole damage reaches Minister's officeShe lost a hub cap and the car's wheel rim was bent.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthbound lane blocked on State Highway 1 in Wellington following crashEmergency services were called about midday.20 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandWellington 'out of step' with only one special voting boothOther main centres have planned several locations for special voting in local elections.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct says second Mt Vic tunnel is Auckland cycle bridge all over againIt's estimated 6,000 people will use a new dedicated walking and cycling tunnel per day.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Wellington fluoride failure a scandal in a league of its ownSurely someone spared a thought for fluoridation's oral health benefits? Apparently not.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges swept away, strong winds as wild weather heads northA number of highways have been affected by the weather.19 Jul 01:48 AM
New ZealandBusiness confidence spirals to record low, 'damaging' staff shortagesCentral New Zealand businesses cast gloomy outlook as inflation hits 7.3 per cent.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Wellington's mayor decides to play high-stakes election gameAndy Foster is risking it all after 30 years on Wellington City Council.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWellington councillor to become Labour PresidentDay certain as President as no other candidates named at party's annual conference.18 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandFifty businesses get payouts after 'devastating' Parliament protestThe money comes from a $1.2 million fund to recognise the severe disruption caused.17 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAntibiotics during pregnancy and asthma in children linked - Kiwi studyResults were consistent regardless of which trimester the antibiotics were prescribed.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington's cycleway stoush settled outside of courtEarlier this year construction was halted until a full judicial review hearing was held.15 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo welcomes five new primates just in time for holidays"All of the parents can come with their little monkeys to look at our little monkeys."15 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandMan charged with wounding after Ōtaki firearm incidentPolice said the victim managed to escape through a window.15 Jul 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Anti-fluoride' request prompted investigation into failing facilitiesThe situation was described as ironic by one Wellington Water staff member.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor Andy Foster's luggage lost on way to CanberraThe mayor says he might have to squeeze in a shopping trip in between meetings.13 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandAmbulance failed to arrive for 'badly' injured pregnant womanThe woman was knocked unconscious when she hit her head and fell on her stomach.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora eyes fast-tracked development for Wellington light rail lineIt comes as spiralling construction costs have led to a debt blowout at the agency.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks vs Ireland: 70 offers to help under-staffed stadiumStadium boss says the response has been phenomenal.13 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandTenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned homeThe constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.12 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandHeads yet to roll at Wellington Water despite fluoride failureWater in the region has been inadequately fluoridated for six years.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRemutaka Hill road to close overnight for storm clean upWaka Kotahi says road users will have to wait to be escorted over the hill.12 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandVoting age appeal gets under way in Supreme CourtThe group Make it 16 say their human rights have been breached.12 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandSky Stadium understaffed for biggest event in three yearsThe stadium would normally have about 1000 people working for an event like this.12 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Dental disaster': Regulator didn't raise concerns over Wellington fluoride failureTamariki will likely bear the consequences, with a potential upswing in tooth decay.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington man missing for six days found safe and wellThe 33-year-old made transactions in Porirua and Paraparaumu on July 9.11 Jul 08:20 AM
New Zealand7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.10 Jul 01:35 AM
New Zealand9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reportedYesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.09 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZSevere weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.08 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
