New ZealandDreaming of a green Christmas? Wellingtonians produce 1000 tonnes of festive rubbishThe amount of extra rubbish in January is the equivalent weight of 76 double decker buses.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLet's Get Wellington Moving gets spades in the ground - at just two sitesThe construction progress is underwhelming but a "spade is a spade".21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: We need a new opening date for Transmission GullyWaka Kotahi NZ Transport agency cannot be allowed to shy away from announcing a new date.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing kayakerThe 23-year-old failed to return from a kayaking trip in Petone last night.21 Dec 09:19 AM
New ZealandWellington's Newtown festival cancelled, too hard to check vaccine passesThousands usually attend the festival along with stallholders, performers and crew.21 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandFound! Police locate missing bucket from Wellington's iconic fountainThe bucket, which is not in great shape, was first reported missing in October.20 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandImmunocompromised woman forced to obtain third dose by re-booking second'There was no other way than to pretend I was there for my first dose or my second.'20 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH1 Manakau crash involving truck and car, major delays into WellingtonEmergency services were alerted to the crash in Horowhenua District shortly before 6am.19 Dec 09:01 PM
New ZealandPuppy scams: Police warn of sales for dogs that don't existBuyers should always ask to see the puppy before exchanging money.17 Dec 12:34 AM
New ZealandPolice at Wellington Airport after verbal confrontation over masksPolice spoke with those involved and determined the 10 unmasked people all had exemptions.16 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandBad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired womenWomen are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse16 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: Council sends rates bills and addresses to the wrong peopleAbout 1400 people have been caught up in the rates bill bungle.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully interim agreement expires, builder now liable for $250,000 a dayPenalties in play following confirmation $1.25 billion road won't open before Christmas.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrain damaged after hitting slip north of PlimmertonServices on the Kāpiti Line are suspended between Porirua and Waikanae.16 Dec 10:31 AM
New ZealandMain highway to Wellington now open after slip blocked traffic in both directionsA slip came down near Pukerua Bay on SH59, closing the road in both directions.16 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandNew fleet of electric buses to service Wellington airport routeThere's currently no dedicated public transport link between the airport and the city.16 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandLive: Vaccine mandate protesters arrive at Parliament, face policeThe protesters will march to Parliament – but Parliament is empty.15 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandTearful reunions as families and friends reuniteAuckland Airport is expecting 20,000 travellers to go through the terminal today.15 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandPublic servants advised stay home or conceal identity over freedom protestSome government workers have been warned they could be targets of abuse from protesters.15 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan who sexually abused children for 38 years may never get out of prisonThe man pleaded guilty to 26 charges relating to child sex abuse.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandYou've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm body found in Waikanae is missing man Joe PryorThe 63-year-old was reported missing more than two weeks ago.14 Dec 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It felt like freedom': Aucklanders touch down in Wellington on first day of border reopeningThe first flight from Auckland to Wellington landed this morning.14 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandFlight disruptions in Wellington resolved as Auckland's borders open Four flights have been delayed or cancelled so far. 14 Dec 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The reason behind latest Transmission Gully delayInspection reports reveal seal defect and water seeping through the road's surface.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 60 flights disrupted by technical issue at Wellington AirportJet flights are continuing but regional flights are experiencing delays.13 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Do as much as possible in advance: Wellington Airport warns of delays for Christmas travellersPassengers urged to make sure they're prepared before getting to airport this Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully was never going to open before Christmas, here's whyForget the summer holidays, will the $1.25 billion road even by open by Easter?13 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Not acceptable': Council workers laid new footpath - vandals struck before concrete setThe mayor says the perpetrator can call her if they want to confess and she'll help them. 12 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully nightmare: Christmas opening not possibleThe builder has run out of time to complete safety and consent tasks before the holidays.12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandA slow-burning quake is unfolding beneath KāpitiA 'slow' quake is unfolding deep below Kāpiti as giant slab becomes 'unstuck' from plate.11 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandBody of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day searchHundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.11 Dec 04:20 AM
